Roasted Baby Broccoli + Kale Caesar Salad

Roasted baby broccoli and kale Caesar salad with a homemade dressing and croutons.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Baby Broccoli (trimmed)500Grams
Kale (stems removed and leaves chopped)200Grams
Olive Oil (divided)4Tbsp
Salt (divided)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground, divided)1Tsp
Parmesan Cheese (grated)100Grams
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)3Tbsp
Garlic (minced)2Clove
Anchovy Fillets (finely chopped)4Count
Mayonnaise (whole egg based)100Grams
Bread (cut into cubes for croutons)3Slice
Butter (melted)2Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Toss the baby broccoli with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the baby broccoli in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
  4. In a large bowl, massage the chopped kale with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt until softened.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, mayonnaise, and half of the grated parmesan cheese to make the dressing.
  6. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and toast until golden brown to make croutons.
  7. Combine the roasted baby broccoli, massaged kale, croutons, and dressing in a large salad bowl. Toss well to coat.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the salad and serve immediately.

Kitchen equipment

Baking SheetWhiskLarge Salad Bowl