Grilled broccoli salad with charred florets, a bright parsley dressing, toasted almonds, and plenty of Parmesan, all in a flavor-packed side dish. It's a perfect summertime recipe!
2lbsbroccolicut into large florets to prevent burning
3tbspolive oil
1tspkosher salt
1tspfreshly ground black pepper
¾cuptoasted almondsroughly chopped
grated Parmesan cheeseto garnish
For the dressing
½cupfresh parsley leaves
1clovegarlic
2tbspdrained capers
2tsphoney
3tbspfresh lemon juice
⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese
⅓cupolive oil
½tspkosher salt
½tspfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli: Slice the broccoli into large florets, keeping multiple stems together to allow for easier grilling. Place the broccoli on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
Grill the broccoli: Heat the grill to medium heat and add the broccoli. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until well charred, then remove from the heat.
Make the dressing: In a bowl or large measuring cup, add the parsley, garlic, capers, honey, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Using an immersion blender, process until the ingredients are combined and mostly smooth.
½ cup fresh parsley leaves, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp drained capers, 2 tsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, ⅓ cup olive oil, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Assemble: Slice the grilled broccoli into bite-size pieces, tending toward the larger size. Add to a bowl and drizzle the dressing on top. Toss to combine. Then, add chopped almonds and more Parmesan cheese, and toss again before serving.