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Fancy Broccoli Salad

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Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Ooh Fancy Broccoli Salad! This definitely needs its own fork, and possibly its own meal! The broccoli is roasted and tender, with a fresh floral flavor that pairs wonderfully with a homemade creamy, sharp parmesan and garlic dressing! And then there's the toasty, buttered breadcrumbs for a crunch that croutons could only hope to provide! Fancy Broccoli Salad is upper class and so, so tasty!

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Ingredients

  • For the salad:
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • olive oil, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • For the dressing:
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, plus more, to taste, shaved, for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2 -On a large baking sheet, add the broccoli florets and the extra olive oil and toss to coat.

Step 3 -Season the broccoli florets evenly with the extra salt and the extra black pepper.

Step 4 -Roast the florets until they are charred and tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 5 -In a small skillet over medium heat, add the butter and the breadcrumbs and toast, while stirring, until combined and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6 -Transfer the breadcrumbs from the heat.

Step 7 -In a food processor, add the garlic, the Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese, the Dijon mustard, the red wine vinegar, the anchovy paste, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper, and the lemon juice.

Step 8 -Cover the food processor and begin processing the yogurt mixture.

Step 9 -While the food processor is running, carefully open the chute and slowly pour in the remaining 1/3 cup of the olive oil.

Step 10 -Continue to process the yogurt mixture until a creamy, smooth dressing forms.

Step 11 -On a large serving platter, plate the roasted broccoli.

Step 12 -Evenly top the broccoli with the dressing.

Step 13 -Serve the broccoli topped with the extra shaved parmesan and the toasted breadcrumbs.

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