Smoked Duck Salad with Foie Gras and Walnuts
- 12 walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon walnut oil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 tablespoon walnut or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 cups packed mixed salad greens
- 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 pound smoked duck breast (see Note), skin removed, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- Fine sea salt
- Chives, for garnish
- 1/4 pound chilled foie gras terrine or mousse (see Note), chilled and sliced to match the duck breast
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Put the walnuts on a pie plate and bake for 6 minutes, or until fragrant and browned.
- Let cool, then coarsely chop.
- In a large bowl, whisk the walnut, olive and canola oils with the walnut and sherry vinegars.
- Add the shallot and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the salad greens and tomatoes and toss to coat.
- Mound the salad on plates and top with alternating slices of duck breast and foie gras.
- Sprinkle the foie gras with sea salt, garnish with the chives and serve.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoked-duck-salad-with-foie-gras-and-walnuts (may not work)