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Young Fennel, Parmesan & Mushroom Salad




Source of Recipe


Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles Series,Cooking from the Farmers' Market,by Georgeanne Brennan (Time-Life Books, 1999).


List of Ingredients




1 young, tender fennel bulb
1/2 lb. firm fresh button mushrooms, brushed clean
3 Tbs. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
8 large, attractive butter lettuce leaves
Wedge Italian Parmesan cheese


Recipe



Cut off the stems, feathery tops and bruised outer stalks from the fennel bulb. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut crosswise into paper-thin slices. You should have about 2 cups. Place in a bowl.

Trim the stem from each mushroom to make a clean, flat surface, then cut the mushrooms into paper-thin slices. Add to the fennel along with the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.

Divide the lettuce leaves evenly among 4 individual plates, making a bed on each plate. Then divide the fennel and mushroom mixture evenly among the plates. Using a vegetable peeler, cheese plane or very sharp knife, shave 4 or 5 pieces of Parmesan from the cheese wedge directly onto each plate. You will need about 2 oz. total for the shavings. Serve immediately. Serves 4.