Arugula, Orange and Fennel Salad

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Arugula, Orange and Fennel Salad

 

Salad:

1 large fennel bulb

1 red onion, shaved paper thin

2 cup mandarin orange segments

6 bunches fresh arugula

1 cup walnuts

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

 

Vinaigrette:

1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon turbinado or other brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

Trim off the top off the fennel bulb. Slice the fennel and onion paper thin.

To prepare the vinaigrette, combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk.

Toss the arugula, fennel and onion with vinaigrette, divide among serving plates

and top with mandarin orange slices, walnuts and, if desire, pomegranate seeds.