Quail Salad

2 servings

10 minutes

Quail salad is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that combines tender quail meat with crispy frilly lettuce and radicchio leaves. Its origin is linked to the traditions of French gastronomy, where harmony of flavors and textures is valued. The light spiciness of jalapeño complements the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, while exquisite extra virgin olive oil adds richness to the dish. This salad is for those who love refined cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients highlights their natural taste. Served as an appetizer or a light main course, it pairs perfectly with white wine or champagne. The dish not only delights the palate but also visually impresses with its color contrast — deep red radicchio, golden quail, and bright green frilly lettuce create a festive palette. Each bite is a symphony of flavors that awakens gastronomic inspiration.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 224.6
• Proteins: 5.3g
• Fats: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 5.8g

Ingredients

• Quail fillet: 30 g
• Frillice salad: 30 g
• Radicchio salad: 30 g
• Canned Jalapeno Peppers: 20 g
• Sun-dried tomatoes: 20 g
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Coarse sea salt: pinch
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Tear the lettuce leaves into a deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frillice salad: 30 g
   • Radicchio salad: 30 g

2. Heat olive oil with a pinch of coarse salt in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Coarse sea salt:  pinch

3. Put the coarsely chopped meat in the oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quail fillet: 30 g

4. Add salt and stir. Reduce the heat to medium.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

5. After 3-4 minutes, add pepper and stir. After another 2 minutes, remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Chop the pepper finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned Jalapeno Peppers: 20 g

7. Add it to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned Jalapeno Peppers: 20 g

8. Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 20 g

9. Add tomatoes to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 20 g

10. Add extra virgin olive oil and mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon

11. Add the fried fillet.

    Required ingredients:

    • Quail fillet: 30 g

12. Mix and serve.