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Preparation Time - 20 Minutes
Preparation Method - Stove Top




Duck Gizzard Salad

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For this recipe, you can substitute Chicory Greens for the Mizuna Greens.

Mathieu B. | April 3rd, 2024

Ingredients are for 4 Servings
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Ingredients:
Qty Unit Ingredient
1 pound Duck Gizzards
1 quart Water
1 teaspoon Salt
3 large Carrots » finely sliced
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
2 medium Leeks » finely sliced
5 tablespoons Virgin Olive Oil » divided
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 cup Sherry » sweet, or Sauterne
2 medium Comice Pears
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
4 tablespoons Sherry Vinegar
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 pound Mizuna Greens » washed, spun dry
Prep Time Process Time Overall Time
20 Minutes 30 Minutes 50 minutes
Directions:

- Wash and pat dry Duck gizzards. Set aside.
- Cut carrots into thin strips.
- Cut leeks lengthwise then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Peel and seed the pears and cut into 1/4 inch cubes.

1. Bring 1 quart water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt.

2. Place carrots into the boiling water and blanch 1 minute.

3. Scoop out into a small mixing bowl and, while still warm, add red wine vinegar, oregano, salt and poppy seeds. Allow the carrots to cool on the counter in the brine.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a saute pan, reserving the other 3 tablespoons to use later in this recipe.

5. Add leeks and sauté over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes.

6. Add sugar and sherry and simmer until liquid is gone, about 4 to 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat.

7. In mixing bowl, stir together Dijon mustard, sherry vinegar and extra virgin until smooth.

8. Add pears.

9. In a pan, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until hot (shimmering).

10. Place Duck gizzards in the pan and sauté, stirring constantly until cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes.

11. To serve: Dress Mizuna greens with the pear mixture and place in center of 4 plates.

12. Sprinkle carrots around and arrange piles of leeks on each.

13. Divide Duck gizzards over the salad and serve.

Submitted by Mathieu B. | April 3rd, 2024 See all of Mathieu B.'s Recipes.

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@Harry R. | February 3rd, 2025
This salad was fantastic in every way. My gizzards turned out really tender. Highly recommended.

I gave it a 5

@Sophie M. | September 3rd, 2024
I didn't like this recipe. The gizzards were too chewy, and the flavors didn't come together as I thought.

I gave it a 2

@Ava W. | May 14th, 2024
A recipe that exceeded my expectations. Nice going for putting this together.

I gave it a 5

@Carlos T. | April 23rd, 2024
A surprising blend of flavors with a nice crunch from the poppy seeds. Worth trying if you're feeling adventurous.

I gave it a 4

@Paul B. | April 7th, 2024
As a collector of unique recipes, I couldn't resist this one.

It was delicious for me but it might be a bit adventurous for some.

I gave it a 4

@Mathieu B. | April 3rd, 2024
For this recipe, you can substitute Chicory Greens for the Mizuna Greens.

I gave it a 5

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