Fennel with Sweet Onions

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)

Preparation

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