Ingredients
Salad:
- 3 heads broccoli (cut into florets)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup toasted almonds or cashews (roughly chopped)
Hemp Caesar Dressing:
- ½ cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (instead of tamari for soy-free)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (ensure gluten-free)
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Charred Broccoli
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss broccoli florets with avocado or olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes until edges are charred, turning halfway through.
Step 2: Prepare Hemp Caesar Dressing
- Combine hemp hearts, water, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a blender or mini food processor.
- Blend on low, slowly drizzling in olive oil until emulsified and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the charred broccoli and toasted almonds or cashews.
- Drizzle generously with Hemp Caesar Dressing, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful, nutritious Charred Broccoli Caesar Salad!