Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsPesto's Italian Kitchen & Wine BarGrilled Broccoli Caesar Recipe

Grilled Broccoli Caesar Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Crispy Bacon | Oven-Dried Tomatoes | Shallot | White Truffle Caesar

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Bacon

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven-Dried Tomatoes

    Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Slice tomatoes in half, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 4-6 hours until they are dried but still somewhat pliable.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Once cooked, remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess fat. Chop into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Broccoli

    While the bacon is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli crowns for about 2 minutes, then drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Pat dry.

  4. 4

    Slice the Shallots

    Thinly slice the shallots and set aside.

Grilling and Assembly

  1. 5

    Grill the Broccoli

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Toss the blanched broccoli crowns with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they have grill marks and are tender.

  2. 6

    Make the Dressing

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, white truffle oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

  3. 7

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the grilled broccoli, chopped crispy bacon, sliced shallots, and oven-dried tomatoes. Drizzle with the white truffle Caesar dressing and toss gently to combine.

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