Göktürk Dizdar
26 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

This hearty whole-grain salad combines the Périgord region’s duck tradition with cooked spelt and green lentils. The skin of the seared duck breast stays crisp, while the grains and lentils make the salad satisfying.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Boil the Spelt

40 min

Boil the spelt in plenty of water for 40 minutes, until the grains are tender but still slightly firm.

2

Boil the Lentils

20 min

In a separate pot, boil the green lentils for 20 minutes, until tender but not falling apart.

3

Sear the Duck Breast

12 min

Cook the duck breast skin-side down over low heat to render the fat, then turn it over. Cook for 12 minutes total.

4

Let It Rest

5 min

Let the cooked duck breast rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly; cutting it before resting will let the juices run out and dry the meat.

5

Toss the Salad

8 min

Mix the cooked spelt and lentils with the arugula. Toss with the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the duck slices and walnuts on top and serve.

Reminder

Let the duck breast rest for 5 minutes after cooking; slicing it right away can cause it to lose its juices and dry out. Drain the spelt while it is still slightly firm so it does not turn mushy. Contains tree nuts (walnuts) and wheat (gluten).

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Aylin Büyük Aide de Cuisine 2 months ago

Ördek göğsünü 12 dakika yerine 15 dakika pişirdim çünkü parçam biraz kalındı, yine de dinlendirince gayet sulu kaldı. Spelt buğdayını 40 dakika haşlamak tam kıvamı yakalamama yetti.

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Zehra Şahin Commis 2 months ago

Spelt buğdayı yerine kinoa kullanılabilir mi, yoksa dokusu çok mu farklı olur? Ayrıca ördek göğsünü tavada değil ızgarada pişirmek de bu tarifle uyumlu olur mu acaba?

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