Fennel was originally cultivated in the Mediterranean. Fennel is still used in many Greek and Italian dishes, but it is now used around the world, too.

Fennel Salad

Benefits on Fennel:
Fennel contains phosphorous, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, choline, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, vitamin E, and vitamin K, potassium, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B-6 and magnesium.~ MedicalNewstoday

Fennel in the market

 Fennel Salad

INGREDIENTS

4 servings
1 large fennel bub trimmed and thinly sliced
2-3 oranges peeled
2 tbsp of dried raisins, optional
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
2-3 sprigs of mint, to garnish
5-6 black olives
Pepper, to taste

Fennel with cut up oranges

DIRECTIONS

1. Lace the cut pieces of fennel on a serving plate and arrange for presentation purposes.

2. Section oranges and place on top of fennel and arrange for presentation.

3. Top with raisins, toasted pine nuts and black olives.

4. Save and reserve some fennel fronds to garnish the top of the salad. Drizzle with Olive Oil and Lemons

5. Pepper to taste

6. Mint to garnish

Be creative like an artist making a salad.