Broccoli Caesar
A fresh twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring crisp broccoli and cabbage tossed in a rich, homemade Caesar dressing with Parmesan, lemon, and optional anchovies. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
- •2 fillets oil-packed anchovy fillets
- •1 clove garlic
- •¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- •2 tsp Dijon mustard
- •1 pinch Kosher salt
- •1 large egg yolk
- •½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •3 Tbsp grated Parmesan
- •2 heads broccoli
- •¼ head savoy or Napa cabbage
- •1 tsp lemon zest
- •1 pinch black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Using the side of a chef's knife, mash anchovies, if using, and garlic on a cutting board until a smooth paste forms. Transfer paste to a large bowl and whisk in lemon juice, mustard, and a big pinch of salt. Add egg yolk (or mayonnaise) and whisk until smooth. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan.
10 min
- 2.
Trim woody ends from broccoli stems, preserving as much stem as possible. Peel any thick stems to expose tender inner cores. Cut off florets as close to the dark green flowers as possible and break into bite-size pieces. Add to bowl with dressing. Starting at the floret ends of the stems, slice very thinly crosswise and add to bowl. Thinly slice cabbage crosswise (you should have about 2 cups) and add to bowl with broccoli. Toss until broccoli and cabbage are combined and evenly coated with dressing; season with salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
15 min
- 3.
Top salad with shaved Parmesan, some lemon zest, and a few healthy grinds of pepper.
5 min
- 4.
Dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
