Broccoli caesar salad

Make this broccoli caesar salad for an easy, sophisticated starter. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for a dinner party or Christmas lunch

Prep:5 mins
Cook:5 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 201
fat 19g
saturates 3g
carbs 3g
sugars 0g
fibre 2g
protein 4g
salt 0.5g

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove
2 anchovies in oil
4 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp mayonnaise
½ lemon, juiced
10g finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
1 tsp Dijon mustard
300g long-stemmed broccoli
2 shop-bought crostini, crushed

Method

Crush the garlic with the anchovies. Tip into a small bowl and mix with the oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parmesan and Dijon mustard.
Cook the broccoli in a pan of boiling salted water for 3-4 mins until just tender. Drain. Arrange the broccoli over four plates, then drizzle with the dressing. Crush the crostini and scatter over the salad, then drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with extra grated parmesan.

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