Greek Salad With Shaved Fennel

Description: From Christine Cushing. This is one of her family favourites. The fennel adds a nice crisp texture to the salad.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried greek oregano
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 2 tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 1 -2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup black olives, pitted

Steps:

1. Whisk together lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring until blended. Season the dressing with salt & pepper and oregano. Add pinch of cayenne if desired.
2. In a large bowl, combine the onions, cucumbers, red pepper, tomatoes, fennel and olives. (Fennel can be sliced thin using a mandolin) Toss with the dressing.