Molasses Duck Salad | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 whole boneless duck breast, cut in half (about 1 pound)
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup cracked black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 8 dried juniper berries
• 8 black whole peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed well and tough stems removed
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 4 ounces Maytag blue or other blue cheese, crumbled