The Minimalist Winter Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large fennel bulb
• 3 stalks celery
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
• coarse salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the top & bottom off the fennel, reserving a few fronds for garnish. Cut the bulb in half and slice thinly with a mandolin.

2. 2

   Slice the celery thin on an angle using the mandolin. Add to a bowl with the fennel.

3. 3

   Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan until you have about 1/4 cup. Add to the vegetables, reserving a few curls for garnish.

4. 4

   Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste. Toss well.

5. 5

   Plate the salad, garnish with fennel fronds & Parmesan shavings. Serve immediately.