Ingredients

  • 1/2 bulb Fennel (thinly sliced)
  • Zest and supremes of 1 Orange
  • 1 lb Arugula Leaves
  • 3 tbsp White or Red Wine Vinegar
  • 5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 6 Anchovy Fillets (soaked in Milk overnight)
  • 1 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
  • 1/4 cup Capers (roughly chopped) either packed in coarse salt or brined will work
  • 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method

  • To make Tapenade:Combine all in a food processor and blend until smooth, homogeneous paste is formed, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a jar, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator up to 6 weeks. Makes 2 cups.
  • To make Fennel Salad: Mix fennel, orange zest and supremes, arugula leaves, red/white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt & pepper together.Mario tip: may use cabbage instead of fennel