Description
This roasted broccoli salad features tender, caramelized broccoli florets tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing. It’s a healthy and delicious side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
- While the broccoli is roasting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, and garlic.
- Once the broccoli is roasted, transfer it to a serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the warm broccoli and toss to coat.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can add other roasted vegetables like carrots or bell peppers to this salad.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg