ESCAROLE WITH CONFIT DUCK GIZZARDS, COMTÉ, AND WALNUTS

Winemakers Alice and Olivier de Moor use confit duck gizzards in this simple winter salad, but confit duck legs make a fine substitute.

SERVES 4-6

Ingredients

  1. 2 (5-oz.) confit duck legs
  2. 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
  3. 1 12 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  4. 12 small shallot, minced
  5. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  6. 13 cup olive oil
  7. 1 large head escarole, leaves torn into bite-size pieces, rinsed, and dried
  8. 4 oz. Comté cheese, cut into 14” pieces
  9. 13 cup walnuts, toasted

Instructions

Heat duck legs in a 12″ skillet over medium until fat is rendered and duck is crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer duck to a cutting board and let cool, then coarsely shred meat, discarding bones; reserve fat for another use, if you like. Whisk vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt, and pepper in a bowl. While whisking, slowly drizzle in oil until vinaigrette is emulsified. Arrange escarole on a serving platter; top with shredded duck, cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine, or serve with vinaigrette on the side.

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