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Raw fennel's sweet licorice flavor and crisp texture bring bold notes to this salad of juicy citrus and tangy olives. The dish is known to southern Italy where fennel grows wild. Ingredients:
3 large fennel bulbs (3 pounds) |
4 blood oranges or red navel oranges, peeled and sectioned |
1/4 cup olive oil |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
1/2 cup niçoise olives or pitted kalamata olives |
freshly ground pepper (optional) |
Directions:
1. Trim stems and base from fennel bulbs, reserving feathery fronds for garnish. Remove tough outer layer from each bulb. Cut each bulb in half through base. Cut out the small, pyramid-shaped core from each half. Place cored fennel, cut side down, and slice crosswise into 4 thick slices. Slice lengthwise into 1/4 -wide strips.
2. Combine fennel and orange sections in a serving bowl. Add olive oil, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 cup olives; toss gently. Pile remaining 1/4 cup olives in center of salad. Chop fennel fronds, and sprinkle over salad, if desired. Add more freshly ground pepper, if desired.
3. Note: If you can't find fennel, use 1 small head Romaine lettuce, torn. Omit salt and olive oil, and use 1/2 cup of your favorite vinaigrette.
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