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Broccoli Salad with Baked Croutons

Broccoli Salad with Baked Croutons
Yields
4-6 servings

Broccoli florets tossed in a sweet and spicy dressing, and topped with homemade croutons.

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ingredients

Salad

2
large heads broccoli (preferably organic)
6
slices prosciutto or turkey bacon
Raw biscuit dough scraps (from the Turkey Potpie with a Biscuit Crust, see Cook's Note)
½
small red onion, minced

Dressing

cup balsamic vinegar
2
Tbsp maple syrup
2
Tbsp stone-ground mustard
1
tsp Thai chili paste
½
tsp fine sea salt
½
tsp black pepper
1
clove garlic, finely minced
1
cup olive oil
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directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Step 2

Cut the broccoli heads into florets and then chop in bite-size pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

When the oven is preheated, place the prosciutto on the prepared baking sheet. Cut biscuit dough scraps into bite-size pieces and place them on a separate baking sheet. Bake the biscuit scraps for 10 minutes and the prosciutto for 15, turning the baking sheets after 7 minutes. Allow to cool, then break the prosciutto into small pieces.

Step 4

Add the onions and prosciutto pieces to the salad bowl and toss gently to distribute.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, chili paste, salt, pepper and garlic; whisk to combine. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing emulsifies and thickens.

Step 6

Pour a little less than half of the dressing over the broccoli mixture, or add to taste; toss to coat evenly. Top with biscuit croutons just before serving.

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