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Broccoli Caesar salad served in a white bowl.
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Broccoli Caesar Salad

Welcome to my flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad with my Broccoli Caesar Salad recipe! Enjoy the crunchy goodness of broccoli tossed in a creamy, homemade Caesar dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this healthy and easy-to-make dish is sure to become a favorite at your table!
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine Worldwide
Keyword broccoli caesar salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 267kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Broccoli Crowns
  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic more or less depending on preference
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard or Dijon Mustard
  • 2-3 Anchovy Fillets canned
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Shaved Parmesan Cheese optional topping

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients for broccoli caesar salad on the countertop.
  • In a small food processor combine mayonnaise, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire, lemon juice, mustard, anchovy fillets, salt and black pepper. Pulse until well combined and set aside.
    Caesar dressing in a food processor.
  • Prepare broccoli by removing the stems and cutting the crown down to bite-size pieces.
    Chopped broccoli.
  • In a stovetop pot, add water and bring to boil on high heat. Once boiling, add in broccoli and boil for 90 seconds or until desired tenderness. Immediate run broccoli under cold water to stop the cooking process, completely strain out the water, and then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Note - it's important that minimal water remains in the broccoli otherwise it will dilute the flavors.
    Steamed chopped broccoli.
  • Combine dressing from step 2) with boiled broccoli to liking, toss, and transfer to a serving plate. Enjoy cool/chilled!
    Chopped broccoli tossed with Caesar dressing.

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Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 913IU | Vitamin C: 123mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg