Arrange the shaved fennel, Parmesan and olives on a large serving plate.

Salad of aged Serano ham, shaved fennel, and baby vegetables with a saffron vinaigrette.

This simple dressing is especially good with shaved fennel or strongly flavored greens and vegetables.

This month it's grilled Moreton Bay bugs with herb butter, shaved fennel, asparagus and orange salad.

Shaved fennel and apple salad

Another delicious variation on this salad is shaved fennel with a scattering of crushed toasted fennel seeds, chopped red chilli and orange segments.