Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 fennel bulb, trimmed
• 5 medium carrots
• 2 large beets, trimmed and peeled

For the Vinaigrette

• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 shallot, halved and very thinly sliced
• Coarse salt
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Make the salad: Quarter fennel bulb lengthwise, and cut out core. Very thinly slice fennel lengthwise into strips using a mandoline or sharp knife. Cover with a damp paper towel in a glass dish.

Grate carrots, then beets, on the large holes of a box grater. Arrange side by side with fennel. Keep covered with damp paper towel, and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the vinaigrette: Toast fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl, and add orange juice, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually whisk in oil.

Toss fennel, beets, and carrots with vinaigrette in a large bowl. Serve immediately.

Credit:

http://www.marthastewart.com