Fennel Orange & Avocado Salad

I have been cooking with a lot of fennel recently. I was not a big fan of fennel until a few months ago. I am not sure what exactly happened but now I find myself buying a pack of fennel bulbs every time I am in Trader Joes.. and I am there very often.

I find myself eating it raw mainly in salads but it tastes delicious roasted with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper. I used the roasted variety as a pizza topping or even on a salad- they were delicious.

This salad is a bit different as it does not have any lettuce greens. It has lots of sliced fennel, orange segments and creamy avocado. They all make an amazing combination- with the crunch fennel, juicy oranges and soft avocados.

I made a simple lime and orange dressing with a bit of roasted cumin seeds.

The salad was simply delicious… to make a meal of it, one can add some chicken, shrimp or chunks of delicious fish…

• 2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and sliced thin
• 2 to 3 medium navel orange segments and juice squeezed out and set aside
• 2 medium avocados, in chunks

Place the fennel, orange segments and avocado chunks in a salad bowl.

Lime Orange Dressing

• ¼ cup orange juice
• Juice of two limes
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin, crushed
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons agave
• Salt
• Pepper

Place the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oil, agave, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place the lid and shake for 30 seconds or till emulsified. Dress the salad and check for seasonings before serving.