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Roasted Broccoli and Bacon Salad
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Roasted Broccoli and Bacon Salad

Course Salad, Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original Pinch of Yum

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 3 slices of bacon cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large shallot sliced
  • 3 slices of sourdough bread cut into cubes
  • Juice and zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 clove of garlic finely grated
  • 2-3 tbsp feta cheese crumbles to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Season the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; toss to coat evenly. Pour and spread out onto one side of a baking sheet.
  • Place the bacon pieces on the other side of the baking sheet. Top the baking with the sliced shallot.
  • Place into the oven to roast for 10 minutes then gently toss everything and continue to roast for another 5-10 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender, the bacon is crisp, and the shallot is tender. Remove from the oven and set the broccoli in a bowl with the bacon and shallots.
  • Turn the oven down to 375 degrees.
  • Toss the sourdough bread cubes in the bacon grease on the baking sheet and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  • Place into the oven to bake for 10-13 minutes, stirring halfway through baking time, until crispy and golden brown. Remove from the oven and add to bowl with the broccoli and bacon.
  • Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, zest, and grated garlic, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; toss to coat evenly. Add the feta cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy.