I love shaved fennel and orange salad. It is the perfect late winter salad that your whole family will love. It combines the perfect crunch of raw fennel with a citrusy sweetness. One of the best qualities is that it is highly adaptable to whatever you have on hand. You can make it solely with oranges or add grapefruit, satsumas, tangerines, or whatever other citrus fruit you like. You can add cheese, olives, onions, nuts, and a host of other ingredients depending upon what you have on hand.

I made this Honey Caramelized Pear, Burrata, & Arugula Salad with items I had at hand, and wanted to share it with you. The hardest step is the first. Once you poach the pear slices and caramelize them it is simply a matter of assembling the dish. Save the poaching liquid to make a sorbet or craft a cocktail. Honey caramelized pears also make a great foundation for a number of desserts. I used to make one with chocolate sorbet and pistachio cream.