Duck Breast Salad with Avocado, Mango & Pine Nuts
A refined yet vibrant salad combining tender slices of smoked duck breast, creamy avocado, juicy mango, and crunchy pine nuts over fresh greens, dressed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 cups mâche (or mixed baby greens)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 6–8 slices smoked duck breast
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
- For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
- Arrange mâche or baby greens in a large serving bowl or on a platter.
- Add sliced avocado, diced mango, and smoked duck breast evenly over the greens.
- Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly if desired.
Notes
- Substitute mâche with arugula or spinach if unavailable.
- Use pre-sliced smoked duck breast for convenience.
- Prepare dressing in advance and store chilled.
- Add crumbled goat cheese or feta for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: duck breast salad, avocado mango salad, French salad, gluten-free, elegant appetizer, smoked duck