Farmer’s Market Salad Recipe

To make basil oil

Place basil leaves in a large jar. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat oil to 130°C. Pour hot oil over basil. Using your Beat Blitz immersion head, blend on high speed for 1 minute. Strain basil oil through cheesecloth-lined fine mesh sieve into bowl. Transfer basil oil to the refrigerator to chill.

To make basil vinaigrette

In a medium bowl, using your Beat Blitz immersion head to blend lemon juice, garlic, and 3/4 cup basil oil (reserve any remaining basil oil for other uses). Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.

To assemble salad and serve

Place mixed greens in a mixing bowl. Add some shaved carrots, fennel, and radishes. Drizzle some vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat. Place salad onto a serving platter and sprinkle with pistachios. Top with remaining shaved vegetables and drizzle with more vinaigrette. Serve with remaining vinaigrette on the side