Fennel and orange salad

This is a really light summery salad and the fennel is great for aiding digestion and minimises wind, bloating and indigestion. I know it is not summer here in Australia yet but I don't care....I love fennel!

Fennel and orange salad

1 medium sized fennel

1 orange

1 cup of salad greens, lettuce, rocket or baby spinach

2 tsp fennel fronds

2 tbsp roughly chopped mint

2 tbsp toasted walnuts chopped of crumbled

2 tbsp capers (optional)

Dressing

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 tbsp orange juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp mustard powder 

1 tsp cumin

salt pepper

1. Peel orange with a sharp knife and cutting away any of the whites from the peel and cut orange into segments

2. Thinly slice fennel lengthways and combine in a bowl with the orange, mint and fennel fronds.

3. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix till well combined, or my favourite is placing all ingredients in a jar and shaking together. 

4. Pour half of the dressing over the mix and toss until covered. 

5. Arranged greens on a platter and top with fennel mix. 

6. Drizzled over remaining dressing and garnish with toasted walnuts and capers.