Simple Fennel Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced reasonably thickly verically
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups salad leaves, bitter ones are good
1/2 small red onion, sliced very thinly
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shavings

Preparation

Heat the oil in frying pan over medium to high heat. add the sliced fennel in a single layer and season with plenty of salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
Turn and season browned side, cook a few minutes more until second side is golden,.
Remove to a serving plater, then scatter over the leaves, onion and cheese.
Add the vinegar to the frying pan and heat gently, scraping up any caramelised bits. Pour over the salad and serve.