Sicilian fennel and orange salad

Method

• step 1

  Slice the fennel bulbs and stems thinly. Put in a shallow serving bowl. cut the peel and pith off the oranges with a sharp knife. Slice into thin rounds. Stir into the fennel, adding any juice from the oranges.

• step 2

  Whisk the oil and lemon juice together. Season with salt and pepper, using less salt if you are going to add the kipper. Dress the salad, mixing well.

• step 3

  Sprinkle the spring onions over the salad and dot with the kipper pieces (if using) before serving.