Deliciously detoxifying salad with fennel, orange, fresh figs, pecans and black sesame seeds

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In addition to being a great food for detox, fennel bulb is high in fiber and folate and combined with rich in Vitamin C oranges and loaded with nutrients figs and pecans makes an excellent salad, especially in the spring or summer, when most of us feel tired as our bodies try to adjust to higher temperatures and warmer weather. Light, nutritious diet, preferably plant-based, will ease that transition.

Gluten free, vegan

Serves 4    

                                                                                                    

Ingredients:    

•  1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced or       shredded  
•  1 orange, peeled, sliced or sectioned    
•  4 - 5 fresh figs, quartered or sliced  
• 1/4 cup pecans, lightly toasted
• 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds 
• fennel greens, cut up  
• salt, pepper                                 

                                                    
 Dressing:

• 2 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
• 4 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp organic honey
• 2 tbsp lime juice

Shredded or very thinly sliced fennel bulb toss with sectioned orange (removing the peel is optional), sliced fresh figs and toasted pecans. Add salt and pepper to taste. In a separate small bowl whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey and lime juice until well combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with chopped fennel greens and black sesame seeds..