Description
A hearty and flavorful salad featuring roasted broccoli, creamy goat cheese, caramelized onions, and crispy croutons tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is packed with texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 cups crusty bread, cubed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss broccoli and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While roasting, toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toast until golden.
- Whisk together red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted veggies, croutons, and goat cheese.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best crouton texture.
- Let the salad rest before serving to meld the flavors.
- Try adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers without croutons to keep them crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted broccoli salad, goat cheese salad, vegetarian salad, easy dinner salad, Liz’s broccoli salad