Charred Broccoli & Butter Bean Caesar Salad
charred broccoli caesar salad is what happens when your favorite salad gets a smoky upgrade 🥦✨ broccoli blistered until the edges go dark and crispy, tossed in a tahini caesar dressing loaded with butter beans, parmesan and dijon, topped with sardines and crunchy breadcrumbs. way more interesting than romaine.
Ingredients
Salad
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 can butter bean, drained
1 tbsp olive oil
Dressing
¼ cup tahini
3-4 anchovy fillets (in olive oil)
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup parmesan, grated
1 tsp cracked black pepper
2-3 tbsp water, to thin
To finish
¼ cup toasted breadcrumbs
parmesan, grated, for topping
salt and pepper, to taste
Serves 2-3
Prep time ~15 mins
Cook time ~ 15 mins
Cooking Instructions
WASH YOUR VEGGIES
Wash and prep your veggies and herbs before getting started.
Char the broccoli
Cut broccoli into bit sized pieces, and add to a baking sheet in a single layer.
Drizzle olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Don’t over salt, the dressing will bring flavor!
Broil for 8-10 mins, watch closely so it doesn’t burn too much. Set aside.
Make the dressing
In a medium bowl, add anchovies and a little bit of olive oil from the can, mash with a fork until it becomes a paste.
Then add tahini, dijon, whole grain mustard, worcestershire, lemon juice, parmesan, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
Add water a tablespoon at a time for the consistency you’re looking for.
Assemble
To the bowl of dressing, toss the charred broccoli and butter beans with the dressing until well coated.
Top with toasted breadcrumbs and a generous grating of parmesan. Serve warm.
Tips & Notes
Don't crowd the pan when charring the broccoli — give it space or it'll steam instead of char.
I like to add sardines for extra protein, can sub with chicken or tofu!
The dressing keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days — great to make ahead.
Swap butter beans for chickpeas or white beans if that's what you have on hand.
Best eaten right away while the broccoli is still warm and the breadcrumbs are crunchy.