Fennel & Berry Salad

Sometimes the season dictates flavors that are beautiful together.  This salad perfectly balances a savory dish such as vegetarian lasagna or anything baked and complex.

INGREDIENTS
1 fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced
1/8 red onion shaved or very thinly sliced, then chopped
2 clementines, segmented
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

RECIPE
Assemble the ingredients on a bed of sliced fennel.  Top with a sprinkling of poppy seeds.  The salad is also great with dried berries, particularly cranberries or  cherries. I can think of two perfect simple dressings for this:

DRESSINGS
Lemon-Honey
   1-1/2 T lemon juice
   1t cidar vinegar
   1t  local honey

Rice Wine Vinegar - Mirin
   Sprinkle about a tablespoon of each over the salad