Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsElisaTender Leaf & Fresh Herb Salad Recipe

Tender Leaf & Fresh Herb Salad Recipe

Inspired by Elisa
Time30m
Serves4

raw shaved beets, carrot and radish, navel orange, candied pecans, celery leaf pistou, white soy-sherry vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Pistou Ingredients

Vinaigrette Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Using a mandoline or sharp knife, shave the beets, carrot, and radish into thin slices. Place them in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Segment the Orange

    Peel and segment the navel orange, removing any seeds. Add the orange segments to the bowl with the shaved vegetables.

  3. 3

    Add Candied Pecans

    Add the candied pecans to the salad bowl and gently toss to combine.

Pistou Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Pistou

    In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together the white soy sauce, sherry vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Everything

    Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and add dollops of the celery leaf pistou. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

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