Duck breast with radish and cucumber salad

2 servings

45 minutes

Duck breast with radish and cucumber salad is a combination of tenderness and freshness. The dish has its roots in European gastronomy, where duck is valued for its rich, intense flavor, while light vegetable garnishes highlight its juiciness. The breast, infused with the aroma of honey and spices, is first seared to a golden crust and then brought to perfect texture in the oven. The radish and cucumber salad adds zest and crunch, while natural yogurt with mustard creates a harmonious creamy dressing. It’s an ideal choice for an exquisite dinner where elegance meets simplicity. The dish pairs wonderfully with white wine or light herbal infusions, leaving an unforgettable impression with its delicate taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 656.3
• Proteins: 43.2g
• Fats: 45.3g
• Carbohydrates: 27.2g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
• Flower honey: 2 tbsp
• duck breast: 2 pc
• Cucumbers: 4 pc
• Radish tops: 1 bunch
• Radish: 1 bunch
• Green onions: 0.5 bunch
• Natural yoghurt: 150 g
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut cucumbers and radishes in half lengthwise, then into the thinnest half-circles possible.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 4 pieces
   • Radish: 1 bunch

2. Thoroughly wash the radish greens, remove the stems, and chop the leaves coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Radish tops: 1 bunch

3. We cut the cilantro coarsely. We chop the green onion into pieces about 0.5 cm long.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
   • Green onions: 0.5 bunch

4. For the dressing, mix yogurt, honey (1 tsp), and mustard. You can do this in a bowl or place everything in a small glass jar with a tight lid and shake well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Natural yoghurt: 150 g
   • Flower honey: 2 tablespoons
   • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

5. Put everything in a salad bowl, pour the dressing over it, and mix well.

6. We pat the duck breasts dry with a kitchen towel and make cuts in the skin about 1 cm apart. We salt and pepper both sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • duck breast: 2 pieces

7. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

8. Place skin-side down on a cold skillet and turn on high heat.

9. Fry for about 4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 4 minutes on the other side.

10. Place the chicken breasts in a heat-resistant dish without any dripping fat, drizzle with honey, and bake for about 12 minutes for medium well or about 15 minutes for well done (time varies greatly depending on the oven and size of the breasts).

    Required ingredients:

    • duck breast: 2 pieces
    • Flower honey: 2 tablespoons

11. Take the duck out of the oven and cover it with foil for 3-5 minutes to rest.

12. We cut it into pieces about 1 cm wide and serve it with salad on plates.