Grilled Broccoli Caesar Salad
The florets get lightly charred on the grill, giving them a smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
- 2 small heads broccoli stem trimmed, cut in half
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
- Lemon wedges for serving
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste optional
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan finely grated
- 1-2 teaspoons water if necessary to thin
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Drizzle olive oil over the broccoli halves. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small skillet, add about ½ tablespoon of olive oil, the breadcrumbs, and season with salt and pepper. Toast in the skillet until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, Dijon, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, anchovy paste, and Parmesan. Cover and chill.
- Grill the broccoli for 3-4 minutes per side, until tender and lightly charred. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle on some of the dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan and the toasted breadcrumbs. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1973IU | Vitamin C: 272mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 3mg