5 from 86 votes
Broccoli Caesar Salad Recipe
This Broccoli Caesar Salad combines roasted broccoli florets with crispy prosciutto, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing. The broccoli's tender texture with caramelized edges contrasts nicely with the savory crispness of prosciutto and the crisp croutons. This salad offers a satisfying mix of flavors and textures that serves as a great side or light meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
411 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 2 medium broccoli cut into small florets, heads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces prosciutto
- ½ cup caesar salad dressing see notes
- 1 cup croutons see notes
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese see notes, shaved
- lemon for serving, slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Pile the broccoli florets on a baking tray, drizzle with the oil, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix the broccoli so that every piece is lightly coated in the oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until they are tender and covered in dark golden spots.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto, working in batches if needed, and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes per side. When it's cool enough to handle, break the crispy prosciutto into pieces.
- If you're making homemade croutons and dressing, make them while the broccoli is roasting.
- Let the broccoli cool for several minutes and then transfer it to a salad bowl. Add the crispy prosciutto, croutons, and parmesan cheese. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Serve right away with extra parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
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Notes
- Prepare homemade Caesar dressing in advance and reserve half for this salad to save time and enhance flavor control.
- Bake croutons alongside broccoli to maximize oven use and create fresh, crunchy toppings.
- Use a vegetable peeler to create shaved Parmesan strips, adding pleasant texture in the salad.
- Serve the salad promptly after tossing to maintain broccoli tenderness and crouton crispness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
0.05g
(3%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
753mg
(31%)
Potassium
731mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1316IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
181mg
(201%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 731mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1316IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 181mg | 201% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.