Citrus Fennel Salad

Enjoy this seasonal salad all winter long….

The combination of crunchy fennel and sweet juicy citrus is a delight on cold winter days.

Citrus Fennel Salad

Ingredients

2 heads fennel

1 navel orange

1 grapefruit

1⁄2 medium red onion

10-12 fresh mint leaves

½ cup pomegranate arils(optional)

Instructions

1. Cut the fennel lengthwise, remove the core and slice thinly.

2. Cut the peel and pith from the orange and the grapefruit. Cut be-

tween the membranes to release the segments and set aside.

3. Slice the red onion very

 thinly using a mandolin.

4. Arrange the fennel, orange, grapefruit and onion on a platter and

squeeze the extra orange and grapefruit juice over the top.

5. Tear the mint leaves and sprinkle on the salad with some of the re-

served fennel fronds and pomegranate arils.

6. Serve right away or store overnight in the refrigerator.