Our usual way with fennel. We learned this one from Isaac.
Gather together the following ingredients:
Fennel bulb (one or more)
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Plus some or all of the following:
Sunflower seeds
Sweet pepper, chopped
Apples, chopped
Onion or green onion, chopped
Chopped herbs
Slice the heel off the fennel bulb then cut it vertically into two halves. Slice the core out the fennel bulb (this takes some practice). Remove the tough stalks and fronds if you don't want to eat them. Cut the fennel into vertical slices and wash it carefully, getting any dirt from between the layers. Chop the fennel into bite-size pieces.
Combine the fennel with lemon juice and olive oil to taste, plus any other ingredients you like. This salad keeps in the fridge for about two days.
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