Artichokes, Baby Carrots, and Fennel with Orange Vinaigrette

This is a delicate, slightly crunchy salad with a complex sweet-and-salty taste. The strong lemony marinade keeps the thinly shaved artichokes from oxidizing and also tenderizes all the vegetables without altering their fresh spring flavors. The fragrant orange-aniseed vinaigrette, inspired by a recipe by José Andrés, complements this dish beautifully and works well with a variety of green salads. This unique salad can be enjoyed only during a few weeks of the year because the season for ba