Roasted Broccoli Salad made with a Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing is a light and refreshing side dish made with fresh broccoli. This vegetable side dish is perfect by itself for a healthy lunch option. Or you can mix up a large bowl and serve it as a side salad.
Place all of the dressing ingredients into a mason jar or a container with a lid.
Shake vigorously for about 2 minutes. Refrigerate the dressing while you roast the broccoli.
Rinse your salad mix and spin or pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
To make salad
Preheat the oven to 450 F.
In a bowl large enough to hold the broccoli florets mix the olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Add the rinsed and trimmed broccoli florets. Stir to coat evenly.
Pour out onto a large baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast the broccoli for 10 minutes, turning after five minutes.
Remove from the oven to cool slightly. If you enjoy a wilted salad you may combine the broccoli and salad greens while the broccoli is still hot. Otherwise allow the broccoli to cool just until warm.
Add the roasted broccoli to a bed of salad greens or baby spinach. Grate some carrot over the salad if using. Sprinkle a handful of raw cashews over the top of the salad.