Duck Confit with Oranges and Watercress

Duck Confit with Oranges and Watercress
Duck Confit with Oranges and Watercress
In French bistros, confit duck legs are traditionally served with a very simple, sharply dressed frisée salad. This version of the light meal gilds the lily by switching out frisée for peppery watercress and adding juicy navel oranges and nuggets of toasted walnuts.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 (main course) servings
French Salad Duck Orange Walnut Fall Watercress Gourmet
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 confit duck legs at room temperature
  • Carbohydrate 21 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 172 mg(57%)
  • Fat 107 g(165%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 30 g(60%)
  • Saturated Fat 32 g(161%)
  • Sodium 173 mg(7%)
  • Calories 1160

Preparation With a sharp paring knife, cut peel and white pith from oranges, then cut each orange crosswise into 5 slices. Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Cook duck, skin side down, covered, in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until skin is well browned and crisp and duck is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Toss watercress and walnuts in a bowl with just enough dressing to coat. Divide orange slices among plates, then drizzle with any remaining dressing and top with salad and a duck leg. Cooks' note:Dressing can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

Preparation With a sharp paring knife, cut peel and white pith from oranges, then cut each orange crosswise into 5 slices. Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Cook duck, skin side down, covered, in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until skin is well browned and crisp and duck is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Toss watercress and walnuts in a bowl with just enough dressing to coat. Divide orange slices among plates, then drizzle with any remaining dressing and top with salad and a duck leg. Cooks' note:Dressing can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.