1 large fennel (anise) bulb
2 large navel oranges, peeled and cut into thin rounds
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
1 Tbs (15 ml) lemon juice
1 Tbs (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
16 oil-cured black olives
Recipe
Trim the top and the root end of the fennel and cut it into very thin slices.
In a mixing bowl combine with the orange slices, orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to mix.
Arrange on a platter or individual salad plated and pour the juices from the bowl over it. Garnish with the shredded cheese and black olives.