Roasted Broccoli Salad Recipe
Easy Roasted Broccoli Salad with toasted almonds, kalamata olives, and lemon zest drizzled with Mustard Seed Maple Dressing.
How to Make the Best Roasted Broccoli Salad
This roasted broccoli salad is a delightful combination of smoky roasted broccoli, crispy toasted almonds, and briny kalamata olives brought together with a zesty mustard seed maple dressing. It’s a simple yet elegant side dish that works perfectly for weeknight dinners or special occasion gatherings.
The key to this recipe is the homemade mustard seed maple dressing—it’s tangy, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced with fresh lemon juice and tarragon. The dressing complements the earthy roasted broccoli beautifully while the toasted almonds add a satisfying crunch. If you’re including the optional feta cheese, it adds a creamy, salty contrast that takes this salad to the next level.
Serve this salad at room temperature to fully appreciate all the flavors coming together. It’s versatile enough to pair with grilled chicken, roasted fish, or enjoy as a hearty vegetarian main course alongside some crusty bread.
Roasted Broccoli Salad
Easy Roasted Broccoli Salad with toasted almonds, kalamata olives, and lemon zest drizzled with Mustard Seed Maple Dressing.
Ingredients
Salad
Mustard Seed Maple Dressing
Instructions
Prepare
- Roast the broccoli according to your preferred method until lightly charred and tender.
- While broccoli is roasting, make the dressing. In a bowl, whisk together whole grain mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, tarragon, shallot, salt and pepper.
Assemble
- Cut cooled broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss in a bowl with the kalamata olives and half of the dressing.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with almonds, lemon zest and feta cheese.
- Drizzle on more dressing as needed. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad is best served at room temperature for optimal flavor.
- Prepare the dressing up to a day in advance and store in the refrigerator.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use vegan feta.
