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Fois Gras with Bing Cherries and Mache

The moist, dark duck breast is complemented by the fruit and nuts in this recipe. The walnut vinaigrette has many layers of flavor, and by dressing the salad lightly you will create a dish that's both healthful and tasty.

Ingredients:

12 very thin slices rustic country-style bread (such as pain rustique)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cherry balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
4 cups (packed) mâche (about 2 ounces)
1 5oz Bag of Stoneridge Orchards Bing cherries
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 6.5-ounce package chilled block
of foie gras (fattened duck liver), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch- thick sliced

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread in single layer on rimmed baking sheet; brush lightly with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes.

Boil 1/4 cup vinegar in small saucepan until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes. Toasts and vinegar reduction can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

Combine mache and dried cherries in medium bowl. Whisk shallot, grapeseed oil, and remaining 1 tablespoon cherry balsamic vinegar in small bowl; add to salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad in center of 6 plates. Arrange foie gras on plates. Drizzle with vinegar reduction. Serve salads with toasts.
Recipe created by Chef Deb Traylor