Description
A simple salad featuring roasted broccoli with a classic Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- For Dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are slightly browned. Let cool slightly.
- While the broccoli roasts, prepare the dressing. Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and the cooled roasted broccoli.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and croutons before serving.
Notes
- You can roast the broccoli ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to suit your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: roasted broccoli, caesar salad, broccoli salad, easy salad, vegetarian salad