Broccoli Caesar Salad

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Try this broccoli Caesar salad with homemade croutons for a change in traditional Caesar.

By Virginia Willis
Published on October 9, 2024
Broccoli Caesar Salad garnished with croutons and lemon wedges on a pink platter
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 heaping cup cubed country-style bread

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 5 cups chopped broccoli

  • 1/2 cup purchased Caesar dressing

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. ​​Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  2. For croutons, toss bread and butter on a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet; spread in an even layer. Bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, stir together broccoli, dressing, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add croutons and pepper; toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with additional Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322 Calories
25g Fat
22g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 582mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 135mg 150%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 625mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.