Shaved Fennel, Mushroom and Parmesan Salad

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   Special equipment: a mandoline or a sharp knife

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   Use a fork to whisk the lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl.

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   Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the mushrooms very thin.

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   Put them in a serving bowl and toss with about 2 teaspoons of the olive oil mixture.

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   Chop enough of the fennel fronds to make about 2 tablespoons (reserve the rest for another use).

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   Trim the tops and bottoms from the fennel bulbs and halve the bulbs; slice off most of the core (leaving on a bit helps keep the bulb intact).

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   Using the mandoline, shave the fennel bulbs almost paper thin from the root to the top end right over the mushrooms.

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   Add the fennel fronds and the lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.

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   Toss to combine.

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    Shave the Parmesan over the salad using a vegetable peeler.

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    Drizzle the remaining olive oil mixture around the edge of the bowl and toss everything gently but well to combine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.