Roasted Broccoli Salad (Vegan + Gluten Free)

This Roasted Broccoli Salad is always a hit! When I serve it my friends they think they’re dining in a Michelin star restaurant! This salad is sweet and savory. The smokey corn is complimented by the roasted broccoli and a sweet thick balsamic vinaigrette. Best of all is that this salad is vegan, gluten free and detoxifying!
Health Benefits of Microgreens
Microgreens are little dynamites filled with nutrition. They often have up to 40 times more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than the mature leaves. Microgreens are the young sprouts of other plants. They are usually derived from different types of vegetables including broccoli, cabbage, romaine, sunflowers, cabbage etc.
Microgreens are delicate in flavor and beautiful to look at. You can use micro greens as a garnish to make your dishes look professional and add extra nutrition at the same time!
Roasted Broccoli Salad (Vegan + Gluten Free)
Recipe details
Ingredients
For the Broccoli and Corn
- 2 Ears of Corn Shucked
- 1 Head of Broccoli chopped into tiny florets
- 1 pinch Fennel Seed
- 1 pinch Paprika
- 1 T Olive Oil or Safflower Oil lightly coat broccoli and corn
For the Dressing
- 1/4 C Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey or five drips of Stevia or agave (optional)
- 1/4 C Olive Oil
- 2 T Dijon Mustard
Assemble the Salad
- 3 C Mixed Microgreens
Instructions
Roast the Broccoli and Corn
- Place oven rack on the highest setting. Pre-heat oven on broil (500 degrees). Combine corn, broccoli, paprika, fennel and salt in a sheet pan. Season with some Olive or Safflower Oil. Cook vegetables for 9 minutes. Then flip and roast for another 5 minutes.
Make the Dressing
- In a vitamix blend combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and agave, emulsify until smooth.
Assemble the Salad
- Once the roasted broccoli and corn have cooled, toss them with the microgreens and drizzle with a small amount of dressing.

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Looks like an easy, simple, and delicious salad. Thank you for sharing!
What are “micro greens”?