Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Salad

This rather different recipe is courtesy of my stepmother.  I haven’t tried it, but it certainly sounds good!

ROASTED BROCCOLI SALAD

Oven-blasted broccoli is my favorite because it tastes primal, sweet, really almost singed. It’s entirely different than blanched broccoli and the flowerets don’t get soggy from any water. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar play into that sweetness.

5 cup (13 oz.) broccoli flowerets
2 tablespoon. olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 small clove garlic, run through garlic press

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. In large bowl, toss broccoli with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the salt and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender and lightly browned.

2. Meanwhile, in jar with tightly fitting lid, combine remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Shake until well combined. Place broccoli in serving bowl and let cool slightly. Pour dressing over and toss just before serving.

1. I love broccoli: raw, steamed, (stir-)fried, baked, and now you give me roasted? With garlic? (another fav) And balsamic vinegar? And freshly-ground pepper?

   Oh my… you’re really piling on!

   Thanks!

   Posted by David  on  05/28  at  08:51 AM

2. I am going to have to give this one a try.  Thanks.

   Posted by Punctilious  on  05/28  at  11:30 AM

3. I love broccoli any way at all, and this sounds especially good!

   Posted by Nancy  on  05/29  at  01:11 AM

4. Thanks for the recipe Jay.  I definately want to try that the first chance I get.  I don’t know why broccoli is looked upon so poorly.  The roasting is great because prefer the broccoli cooked as opposed to fresh.

   Posted by Chef Tony  on  05/31  at  04:26 PM

5. I know, we just love broccoli!  It’s good so many ways, and while I like it raw for dipping or in salad, I can understand preferring it cooked.

   While there are toppings I prefer, so I haven’t had it years, it’s even good on pizza.

   Posted by Jay  on  05/31  at  04:31 PM

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