Fennel, Grape and Gorgonzola Salad

1 large Fennel bulb (sometimes called Anise, tastes like black licorice)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp fresh Lemon juice
½ cup halved black Grapes or any large seedless grapes or thin-sliced tart Apple
2 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about ½ cup)
1 cup thin-sliced Radicchio
1 cup washed and dried Romaine, thin-sliced

Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb and discard any tough outer leaves. Halve bulb lengthwise, discard core, slice thin crosswise.

In a bowl, toss together fennel, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Add grapes, Gorgonzola, radicchio, and romaine. Toss to combine.

Gourmet Feb. 1997