Roasted Broccoli Salad with Bacon
This roasted broccoli salad features crispy bacon, sweet roasted butternut squash, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a bold garlic vinaigrette. Make as a side dish or lunch, served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups butternut squash cubed
- 1 cup canned white beans drained and rinsed
- 4-6 strips thick-cut bacon cooked and chopped
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon shallot minced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the squash: Add cubed butternut squash to a lined or greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Add the broccoli: After 10 minutes, add broccoli florets to the pan with the squash. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, season again, and toss. Return to the oven and roast for 15–20 minutes more, until veggies are tender and slightly crispy at the edges. Let cool slightly.
- Make the dressing: While vegetables roast, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted broccoli and squash, chopped bacon, beans, pecans, goat cheese, and shallot. Pour in half of the garlic vinaigrette and toss gently. Add more dressing if needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, or refrigerate for up to an hour and serve chilled.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Dry Broccoli Well: To avoid sogginess, make sure your broccoli is completely dry before roasting.
- Gluten-Free: This salad is naturally gluten-free, just be sure to check your bacon and Dijon mustard labels to confirm.
- Nutrition estimates are approximate and will vary according to ingredients and amounts used.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 30.2gProtein: 13.3gFat: 25.1g
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