Goat Cheese With Orange and Fennel Salad

This is an easy to prepare salad that is perfect for light lunchs during the spring and summer months. Orange and fennel work well together and the introduction of an aged goat cheese enhances the flavor of both.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 large oranges

1 medium head of fennel

1 medium sized red onion

3oz of mixed. spinach, arugula and watercress

5oz aged goat cheese (Capablanca, Garrotxa or Goat Gouda)

Salad Dressing

1/2oz. of pitted black olives

1 tbsp.of fresh parsley

2 tbsp.of extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp. of orange juice

1 tbsp. of balsamic vinegar

salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Peel the oranges, sperate them in to segments then cut the into mouths sized pieces over a bowl and save the run off orange juice it and put it aside.

2 Discard the tough outer layer of the fennel and then finely slice it.

3 Chop the red onion and cut the goat cheese into small cubes.

4 Combine and mix the spinach, arugula and watercress.

5 Place all of these items into the bowl with the oranges and the juice.

6 Place all of the dressing ingredients into a cruet and shake well.

When ready to serve pour the dressing over the salad and serve with a crusty bread and a small dish of pepperd extra virgin olive oil for dipping.