Roasted Broccoli Salad with Miso-Caesar Dressing

Roasted Broccoli Salad with bacon, shallots, and crispy Panko in a Miso-Caesar dressing. Full of bold flavor and satisfying textures, this warm salad is sure to satisfy!

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• Why You'll Love this Roasted Broccoli Salad
• The Ingredients
• Substitutions/Additions
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• How to Serve Roasted Broccoli Salad:
• Recipe FAQs
• More Delicious Broccoli Recipes to Try:
• Roasted Broccoli Salad with Miso-Caesar Dressing

Why You'll Love this Roasted Broccoli Salad

Everyone needs a hearty roasted vegetable salad in their recipe rotation.

Much like my Asparagus and Avocado Salad, this one can be enjoyed as a main dish or side. It's super filling and flavorful, and versatile enough to pair with any entree or protein.

The combination of crispy bacon, caramelized broccoli, and sweet roasted shallots is an all-star lineup. Paired with an umami-rich Miso-Caesar dressing, it will truly make your taste buds SING!

I also love that this salad can be enjoyed warm, chilled, or closer to room temperature. (I personally prefer it warm!)

Looking for more hearty warm salads? Check out my Warm Lentil Salad with Feta, Pesto Tortellini Salad, and this delicious Warm Farro Salad.

The Ingredients

• Broccoli: You need 1 lb. of broccoli florets, which should amount to 8 heaping cups.
• Bacon: You need 6 oz. of bacon, which I prefer to get uncured with no added sugar. The brand, Applegate, makes a great one!
• Shallots: Look for 2 medium shallots that are similar in size for more even cooking.
• Panko: If making the recipe gluten free, use a gluten free brand of Panko, or simply omit it.
• Olive Oil: Use a good quality extra-virgin olive oil here, since it's one of the key ingredients in the dressing.
• Mayo: I prefer using avocado oil mayo, such as Chosen Foods brand, for extra heart-healthy fats.
• Lemon: You need 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice from ½ of a juicy lemon.
• Miso Paste: A fermented soybean paste and secret weapon for adding worlds of savory depth. Look for either white or sweet miso paste, which aren’t quite as intense as the darker varieties.
• Anchovy Paste: The secret to achieving savory, salty depth is anchovy paste. Don't worry -- it won't make the dressing taste fishy, but rather it give it an "oomph" of umami. 
• Worcestershire: Alternatively, use a dash of lower-sodium tamari.
• Garlic: You need 1 small garlic clove, which you can mince or grate.

For a full list of ingredients and quantities, see the recipe card below.

Substitutions/Additions

• Make Vegetarian: I love using cashews in place of the bacon. They only need to roast for about half the time as the broccoli, so either roast them separately, or add them in halfway through.
  • In place of the anchovy paste, use 1 tsp. of minced capers.
• Make Gluten Free: Use a gluten free brand of Panko, or crush your favorite brand of gluten free crackers.
• Add Dates: For a little pop of sweetness, mix in 2 pitted and chopped Medjool dates before serving.
• Make Keto: This roasted broccoli salad is already VERY low carb, and can easily fit into a keto diet.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425ºF.

Step 2: Roast Broccoli, Bacon, and Shallots on a large rimmed baking sheet for about 30 minutes, tossing once halfway through. The broccoli should be crisp-tender, and the bacon should be crispy.

Transfer all ingredients to a large serving bowl.

Step 3: Prepare Miso-Caesar Dressing by combining mayo, lemon juice, miso paste, anchovy paste, and Worcestershire to a bowl; mix to combine. Add olive oil, whisking to combine, until smooth.

Step 4: Add Panko to the residual bacon grease left in the pan, mixing to coat. Pop the pan back in the oven for 3 to 4 more minutes, rotating once halfway through, until golden.

Step 5: Assemble salad by topping the broccoli and bacon mixture with Panko, Miso-Caesar dressing, and cheese. Toss well and serve warm!

How to Serve Roasted Broccoli Salad:

• As an Entree. This salad is plenty hearty and satisfying enough to enjoy on its own for lunch.
• With Grains. Spoon the salad over quinoa or farro for extra staying power.
• As a Side Dish. Need an easy side for Slow Roasted Salmon or Shrimp Skewers? This is the perfect pairing!

Recipe FAQs

More Delicious Broccoli Recipes to Try:

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The method for this salad was inspired by Liz's Broccoli Salad on Pinch of Yum!