Fennel Orange Salad

This is a dish that I look forward to every spring.  Just as the fennel is coming into season and Florida oranges are on their way out.  It is incredibly elegant and light.  I think it gets better after a day or so in the refrigerator.  

My husband is not a fan of fennel so I make a small salad for myself.  I just love it!

Fennel Orange Salad

2 small fennel bulbs thinly sliced

3 celery stalks, thinly slices

3 oranges, segmented

juice from the 3 oranges

1 TBS of fresh dill, chopped

1 TBS of fresh chives, chopped

1 TBS of olive oil

1/4 tsp of salt

1/4 tsp of black pepper

Chop the fennel and celery first and add them to a medium bowl.  Then segment the oranges over the bowl.  Squeeze the skins after segmenting each orange to capture all the juice.  Gently stir in the chives, dill, salt, pepper, and olive oil.  Refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.  Enjoy!