Roasted Fennel & Orange Salad

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash the fennel. Cut off the stem & leaves. Thinly slice the rest of the bulb.
• Step 2
  In a baking dish, combine the fennel, a drizzle of olive oil, salt & pepper. Mix to coat.
• Step 3
  Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 min at 450°F.
• Step 4
  Squeeze the juice from half the orange into a small bowl. Set it aside.
• Step 5
  Peel the rind & remove the white pith from the rest of the orange. Cut it into segments, then half-segments.
• Step 6
  Remove the fennel from the oven. Let it come to room temperature or a little warmer.
• Step 7
  Plate the fennel, topped with crumbled feta, orange slices & torn mint leaves (optional). Pour the reserved orange juice over top. Add a drizzle of oil. Season with salt & pepper. Enjoy!