Grilled Quail Salad with Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette

Name: Grilled Quail Salad with Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small garlic clove; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons corn or canola oil; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; freshly ground black pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 head Boston lettuce; 1 bunch watercress; 4 ounces white mushrooms (about 6 medium); 4 semiboneless jumbo quail (6 to 8 ounces each); corn or canola oil for rubbing on quail; freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Servings: persons

1 small garlic clove
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons corn or canola oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 head Boston lettuce
1 bunch watercress
4 ounces white mushrooms (about 6 medium)
4 semiboneless jumbo quail (6 to 8 ounces each)
corn or canola oil for rubbing on quail
freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

1
Mince garlic and in a small bowl stir together with mustard, vinegar, and cream.
2
Add oils in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with pepper and salt.
3
Roast and peel bell pepper .
4
Cut pepper into 1/4-inch dice.
5
Separate lettuce leaves from head, leaving them whole, and discard coarse stems from watercress.
6
Cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
7
Prepare grill.
8
Halve each quail lengthwise through breast and pat dry.
9
Rub quail lightly all over with oil and season with pepper and salt.
10
Grill quail on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until skin is well browned but meat is still pink.
11
(Alternatively, grill quail in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
12
In a large bowl toss watercress and mushrooms with just enough vinaigrette to coat lightly.
13
Arrange lettuce on each of 4 large plates and top with watercress mixture and bell pepper.
14
Arrange quail on top of salad and sprinkle with tarragon.
15
Serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.

252

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small garlic clove, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Grilled Quail Salad with Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!