Orange And Fennel Salad
  salads
  1 small bulb fennel; about 3/4 pound 4  oranges 2  green onions; chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; preferably Italian   salt and pepper   Boston lettuce; or   spinach leaves; or   Belgian endive       ----GARLIC VINAIGRETTE---- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil
  This crunchy, juicy salad is a good choice for a buffet or a meal with strong  flavors.  Trim base and top of fennel; discard outer leaves. Cut in 1/4-inch  thick slices.  Cut a slice from top and bottom of each orange and discard.  Cutaway peel from oranges so no white part remains. Slice oranges. In bowl,  combine fennel, oranges, onions and parsley.  Garlic Vinaigrette: In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic and mustard; whisk in oil. Pour over orange  mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Salad can be  covered and refrigerated for up to 6 hours.) Serve on a bed of lettuce or  spinach or with Belgian endive spears.
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