It's always strange when I look back through the archives of the site and realize some key ingredients are lacking companion recipes. I've got sweet potatoes and tomatoes covered but upon closer inspection, broccoli is severely lacking. At first I was highly confused as I'm an avid broccoli eater but I soon realized the lack of broccoli recipes could be explained. I just love it roasted and it never makes it into a recipe. This broccoli salad is an attempt at rectifying the problem.
While pearl couscous isn't actually a grain, I usually end up treating it like one (and it's one of my favorites). It's quick cooking and pairs nicely with just about everything. Beyond the couscous, this is one of my go-to dressings for broccoli salad and grain bowls. I always have a container of tahini around for making hummus but love finding other ways to use it (which this tahini is a bit darker than some other brands I've gotten, so don't be surprised if your dressing is lighter!)
PrintRoasted Broccoli Salad with Tahini Dressing
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings 1x
Ingredients
- Broccoli
- 1 head broccoli
- ¼ red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salad
- 3 to 4 handfuls lettuce
- 1 cup cooked pearl couscous
- ¼ cup almond slivers
- 1 ounce feta
- Dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚. Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets and chop the onion into thin strips. Toss both with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread onto a sheet tray and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until broccoli is tender and lightly charring.
- Once the broccoli is cooked, tossed together with the lettuce, couscous, almond slivers, and feta.
- In a small jar, add the ingredients for the dressing. Shake well and pour 1 to 2 tablespoons over the salad. Toss and serve.
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
broccoli is one of my favorite veggies. I could eat it every night! I'm loving this recipe and can't wait to give it a try.
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
Tahini dressing is the best, and is perfect with roast veg! Love the versatility of this recipe 🙂
Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says
Yum! Tahini dressing and roasted broccoli seems like an outstanding combination! I can't wait to give this a try!
Katie @ Whole Nourishment says
Roasted broccoli is one of my favorites as well, and I especially love it paired with a grain or pasta, so this salad is a keeper for me.
Susan says
This sounds delicious. I've not tried roasting broccoli before, but I do Brussels sprouts that way all the time, and cauliflower. This could be good also with a grain such as farro or kamut.
I really like the simplicity of the recipe.
Alex says
I have half a jar of tahini waiting patiently in the pantry from a humous experiment so this recipe has come at the perfect time! Can't wait to give it a shot, thank you.
Eileen says
Roasted vegetables are the best! Although I have to say that I very frequently just saute broccoli with garlic and red pepper flake too. 🙂 This salad sounds so delicious and easy, Love it!
Angela | Great Body & Skin says
My compliments, you always make food look so good!
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Naomi Teeter says
It must be a miracle that I actually have all of the ingredients in my kitchen right now to make this! Now, I know what's on the menu for dinner tonight! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Rebecca @ DisplacedHousewife says
Looks delicious!!! Yum.
Charlotte says
This looks amazing!
Kathy says
I just discovered your blog and this is the first thing I have made. It was so good I ate way too much! The only thing I did different was use pine nuts instead of almonds because i happened to have them. Thanks for the great recipe! Will definitely make this again.
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Ali says
Wow, the best way to eat brocolli...EVER!!!!!
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John Hinsley says
Terrific recipe with a very interesting combination of flavours. I did have to stir the sauce, though: perhaps your Tahini is thinner than mine?