Sichuan-style Landaise Salad

Ingredients

The original Salade Landaise is a classic French salad that typically includes mixed greens, foie gras, smoked duck breast, and gizzards. In this Sichuan adaptation, we replace the foie gras and smoked duck breast with tender duck confit, and introduce Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, and soy sauce to create a spicy and tangy dressing. The fusion of French and Sichuan flavors gives this salad a unique twist. We alse have the original recipe for Salade Landaise, so you can check it out.

• 200g (7oz) mixed greens 200g (7oz) mixed greens
• 2 duck confit legs 2 duck confit legs
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• For the dressing: For the dressing:
• 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons chili oil 2 tablespoons chili oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 3g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   Place the duck confit legs on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until the skin is crispy. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
3. 3.
   In a dry pan, toast the Sichuan peppercorns over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and crush them using a mortar and pestle.
4. 4.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the crushed Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to make the dressing.
5. 5.
   In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper.
6. 6.
   Shred the meat from the duck confit legs and add it to the salad bowl.
7. 7.
   Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
8. 8.
   Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
9. 9.
   Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy fusion of flavors!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Duck confit — Make sure to roast the duck confit legs until the skin is crispy to enhance the texture and flavor of the salad.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick, add a teaspoon of Sichuan chili bean paste to the dressing.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of Sichuan peppercorns in the dressing.
• Feel free to add other vegetables such as bean sprouts or radishes for additional crunch and freshness.
• If duck confit is not available, you can substitute it with shredded roasted chicken or pan-seared tofu for a vegetarian option.
• Adjust the amount of chili oil according to your spice tolerance.

Serving advice

Serve the Sichuan-style Landaise Salad as a refreshing appetizer or a light main course. It pairs well with crusty bread or steamed rice.

Presentation advice

Arrange the mixed greens, vegetables, and shredded duck confit in an attractive manner on a large platter. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to maintain its vibrant colors.