Ingredients

  • 1 None lemon, quartered
  • 1 3/4 lbs fennel bulbs, trimmed, green fronds coarsely chopped and reserved
  • 3 None celery stalks
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 bunch chives, chopped
  • 1 None preserved lemon, peel thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 tbsp)

Method

  • Squeeze lemon into large bowl of iced water, then drop in squeezed wedges. Using a mandoline or knife, finely slice fennel bulbs and celery and place in lemony water to prevent discoloration.
  • Whisk vinegar, oil, honey and chives in a large bowl. Season with white pepper.
  • Drain fennel and celery, discarding lemon. Add to vinegar mixture, along with preserved lemon peel and fennel fronds. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour. Taste before seasoning as preserved lemon can be quite salty.