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Duck and Watermelon Salad

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp saba
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 duck breasts approx. 8oz
  • 2 cups watermelon cut into 1" cubes
  • Handful of arugula

Equipment & Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet

Instructions

  • Place honey, balsamic vinegar, saba and water in a saucepan and place on high heat.
  • Once ingredients begin to bubble, lower heat to medium and stir continuously.
  • Stir until dressing reduces by one quarter then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat skillet until very hot then carefully place duck breast into skillet skin down.
  • Cook until skin is golden (approx. 5 mins) then turn duck breast over and place in a preheated oven at 400.
  • Cook in oven for 5-8 minutes dependent upon thickness of duck breast.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest and cool.
  • Once sauce and duck has cooled, remove skin from duck and discard and cut into 1" cubes. See photos for guidance.
  • Divide duck and watermelon into four portions, then arrange those portions on four plates.
  • Place arugula leaves on top.
  • Transfer dressing into squeeze bottle, then dot dressing around the duck, watermelon and arugula.
  • Serve immediately.