Viral Broccoli Caesar Salad

Perfectly roasted broccoli, crispy chickpeas, toasted breadcrumbs, and salty parmesan cheese, all tied together with creamy Caesar dressing.

By @sammibrondo.rd

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0 broccoli florets
• 0 olive oil
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 0 chickpeas
• 0 olive oil
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 0 breadcrumbs
• 0 parmesan cheese
• 0 roasted broccoli
• 0 crispy chickpeas
• 0 toasted breadcrumbs
• 0 grated parmesan cheese
• 0 Caesar dressing
• 0 chicken sausage
• 0 seared salmon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the broccoli by cutting it into florets.
3. Place the broccoli florets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
4. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Spread them on a separate baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
5. Toast the breadcrumbs in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
6. Grate the parmesan cheese.
7. In a large bowl, combine the roasted broccoli, crispy chickpeas, toasted breadcrumbs, and grated parmesan cheese.
8. Add Caesar dressing to the bowl and toss everything together until well combined.
9. Serve the salad as a side dish or add a protein like chicken sausage or seared salmon to make it a complete meal.