It's funny to realise just how inevitable it is that when you first get a mandolin slicer (also known as a 'V-Slicer'), you are likely to cut your fingertips or knuckles a few times before giving the gadget the respect (and caution) it deserves!

Simon has a couple of golden rules for staying safe when using it... and a beautiful salad that makes the most of your amazing mandolin.

Fennel and Radish Salad

1 fennel bulb, trimmed and halved

1 bunch of washed and trimmed radish

parmesan cheese

Lemony dressing:

Juice of 1 lemon

6 - 8 tbs of your best olive oil

salt

1/2 tsp mustard

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