Gourmet Fennel Citrus Salad

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vegan, serves 2 (easily doubled to serve more)

Ingredients

  • fennel marinade 'dressing':
  • 1 1/2 cups fennel bulb, sliced thin
  • 1/2 about 1/2 an extra large fennel bulb
  • 1 orange, peeled, de-seeded and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  • 3 cups organic arugula
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp agave syrup
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Vegenaise
  • garnish: fennel fronds, fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Slice all your veggies.
Rub avocado with a bit of lemon juice to preserve color.
Optional: Chop arugula leaves into smaller bits for an easier eating experience.
Place the sliced fennel in a large bowl.
Add vinegar, lemon juice, Vegenaise, salt, pepper and agave syrup.
Toss well until each fennel slice is well coated.
Set aside.
Start plating.
Lay a layer of arugula on the plate.
Lay a circle of avocado spears in a circle around the edges of the plate-on top of the arugula.
Drape a handful of red onion slices over the avocado spears and arugula.
Drizzle a tablespoon or so of olive over top of the salad.
Next, Spoon a nice portion of the marinated fennel on top of the salad.
Place your orange slices on top of the fennel and around the edges of the plate.
Garnish with a few fennel fronds and a lemon slice.
Grind some fresh black pepper on top.
You can drizzle the leftover fennel marinade on top of the salad if you'd like.
Enjoy!