Description
A fresh and flavorful Broccoli Caesar Salad combining tender steamed broccoli, a rich anchovy-garlic dressing, crunchy crostini, and Parmesan for a delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 anchovies in oil
- 4 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 10g finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
For the Salad
- 300g long-stemmed broccoli
- 2 shop-bought crostini, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Crush the garlic clove together with the anchovies until they form a coarse paste. Transfer this mixture to a small bowl and whisk together with 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, the juice of half a lemon, 10 grams of finely grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Cook the broccoli: Bring a pan of salted water to a boil. Add the 300 grams of long-stemmed broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is just tender but still retains some crunch. Drain thoroughly to remove excess water.
- Assemble the salad: Arrange the cooked broccoli evenly over four plates. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the broccoli. Scatter the crushed crostini on top to add crunchiness. Finally, drizzle a little extra olive oil over each plate and sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese to finish.
Notes
- Use fresh anchovies in oil for authentic flavor, but you can substitute with anchovy paste if needed.
- Make sure not to overcook the broccoli to retain a bright color and pleasant texture.
- Crushed crostini adds a nice crunch, but toasted breadcrumbs can be used as an alternative.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep the crostini crunchy.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and Parmesan to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Broccoli Caesar Salad, Caesar Dressing, Healthy Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Broccoli Salad with Crostini
