Ingredients

  • 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and very thinly sliced
  • 1 sweet onion, very thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped preserved lemon*
  • 2 tablespoons chopped, pitted, oil-cured black olives or kalamata olives (about 10 olives)

Method

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve at room temperature.
  • *You can order a 17-ounce jar ($12) from LaVigue Fruits, 760/723-9997 or lavignefruits.com.