Even my father, who runs from fennel as if it were carrying plague, thoroughly enjoys this salad. Oddly, the naturally pronounced licorice taste of fennel is strongly muted by the vinaigrette, so only a hint comes through, and it is well balanced with the mint, shallots, and mustard. Beet and fennel salad from Lydia of The Perfect Pantry Warm beef and shaved fennel salad from Marc of No Recipes