Fennel and orange salad

An Italian friend shared with me this gorgeous salad of fennel, orange, radish and watercress.  The salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the anise-like flavor from fennel. Aged balsamic vinegar and good extra virgin olive oil make such a huge difference. Happy Sunday reading.

Fennel and orange salad 
serves 3-4

• 1 medium size fennel bulb, cored and sliced and soaked in ice-water with a slice of lemon to prevent them from turning brown
• 2 oranges, segmented
• 2 radishes, thinly sliced
• a few sprigs of watercress
• aged balsamic
• salt
• extra virgin olive oil
• black pepper

Arrange the fennel, radish, orange and watercress onto a salad plate. Drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, black pepper and a touch of salt to taste.