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Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Salad 🥗 American High-Protein 💪Low-CarbSugar-FreeDiabetic-Friendly

Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad brings together tender, warm broccoli with a creamy hard-cooked egg dressing, bright lemon, and a hint of umami from Worcestershire and Parmesan. Crisp bacon and golden panko add crunch against the silky sauce for a balanced bite. Serve it as a hearty side or a light dinner when you’re craving classic Caesar flavors with extra texture.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

43 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
58 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
9 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
54 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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24
Heart Health
86
Metabolic
46
Digestive
22
Inflammatory
34
Performance
38
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Spread the broccoli on a large rimmed baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Toss with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper until evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Roast in the preheated oven until the broccoli is bright green and browned in spots, 18 to 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Combine 1/2 cup oil, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, hard-cooked eggs, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; process until smooth, about 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  8. 8

    Add bacon to a large skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

  10. 10

    Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet and do not wipe it clean; discard the remaining drippings.

  11. 11

    Add panko and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet over low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

  12. 12

    Remove from the heat.

  13. 13

    Transfer the broccoli to a large serving bowl.

  14. 14

    Top with the panko, bacon, and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

  15. 15

    Drizzle with your desired amount of Caesar dressing.

  16. 16

    Refrigerate the remaining Caesar dressing for up to 4 days.

  17. 17

    Recipe developed by Amanda Stanfield.

About This Recipe

Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Canola Oil, and Center Cut Bacon. Each serving provides about 542.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Canola Oil, Center-Cut Bacon, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
How long does it take to make Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad?
About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 542.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 17 steps.
Is Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad healthy?
Toasty Broccoli Caesar Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 542.23 calories and 23.56 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 658.61 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.81 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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