Roasted Broccoli & Cherry Tomato Salad

Roasted Broccoli & Cherry Tomato Salad

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Salad

Type: Fusion

Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour

Ingredients

  • Medium broccoli, cut into 2½ inch long florets 2
  • Whole cherry tomatoes 10 to 12
  • Medium shallot, roughly chopped 1
  • Garlic cloves, roughly chopped 3
  • Red chilli flakes ½ tsp
  • Olive oil 4 tbsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black peppercorns to taste
  • Prarmesan cheese, grated ⅓ cup

Methods

  • Preheat oven to 170º C
  • Put broccoli florets into a large bowl. Add shallot, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red chilli flakes, 4 tbsps oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper powder and mix well till all the florets are well coated.
  • Spread this mixture on a large baking tray, keep the tray in the preheated oven and roast for 18 minutes or till the broccoli stems are a light golden brown.
  • Transfer the salad onto a serving platter, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over and serve hot.