Duck Ham Salad with Raw Fennel, Basil and Orange

Cured duck adds depth to otherwise boring salads. As far as home charcuterie projects go, this is one of the simplest. You won’t need strict temperature or humidity control, just a fairly cool area with a good flow of air (a garage will do nicely). If you’re still nervous, however (it might be a particularly hot summer, for example), hang the duck in your fridge. Orange is a classic combination with duck, but it’s the fennel in this recipe that provides crunchy freshness and texture, a coun