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Roasted Broccoli Blue Cheese and Bacon Chopped Salad

January 21, 2019 By Kaylee Pauley 1 Comment

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Roasted Broccoli Blue Cheese and Bacon Chopped Salad | Lemons and Basil

We recently joined some friends of ours to see Gregory Alan Isakov perform live at the Ryman. I wasn’t familiar with him before the show, but his indie-rock-folk style is definitely a genre I like and it turned out to be a really great show. Wanting to find somewhere close to eat dinner before the show, we made reservations at Little Fib in downtown Nashville. It’s the new restaurant inside the Renaissance hotel and just around the corner from the Ryman.

A friend of ours is the hotel’s Manager of Operations and he had a hand in the decor and concept behind the Little Fib – it’s essentially an American-retro dining experience with a nod to the rich history of Nashville. He’s also the one responsible for putting a honey bee farm on the rooftop of the Renaissance – such an innovative idea! Not only does the hotel use the honey in their available menu items, but they partnered with a local brewery to create a signature honey ale that is now on tap in the restaurant.

Roasted Broccoli Blue Cheese and Bacon Chopped Salad | Lemons and BasilOur friend was able to join us for a bit during dinner and he ordered several appetizers for the table – so generous! Starting with the Cornbread Madelines, which were served with their local honey, they were tender and moist, full of flavor. The Gruyère Fondue was also among those he suggested/ordered, which was served with toasted bread, tater tots, and raw veggies, a great, unique combination! However, the Crispy Brussel Sprouts stole the Appetizer Show as far as I’m concerned. Topped with a maple-bacon vinaigrette and crispy onion straws, I could have liked the plate…don’t worry, I didn’t. 

Regardless of how much I enjoyed the Brussel Sprouts, the Grilled Broccolini Chop Salad I ordered was the highlight of my meal. Honestly, I’m not typically a bacon girl, I don’t dislike it, it’s just not something I seek out. However, this TN grass-fed bacon was perfectly paired with grilled broccoli, toasted cashews, blue cheese, cucumber, and raddichio. Each ingredient was chopped into bite-size pieces, brilliantly distributing the flavor and crunch, then covered in a honey vinaigrette. Let’s be real, salads are sorta my go-to thing when ordering out and this Grilled Broccoli salad was one of the best I’ve had in a while!

Enough so, that a week later I was still thinking about it, which ultimately inspired this Roasted Broccoli Blue Cheese and Bacon Chopped Salad! I made a few changes here and there for convenience or preference – roasting the broccoli rather than grilling it, turkey bacon instead of pork, cabbage in place of raddichio… you get the idea. But overall I’d say the two are pretty similar. And the homemade Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette came together like the perfect high-five.🖐

Reasons you NEED This Chopped Broccoli Salad in your Life:

  • Chopped salads are always the best, so much flavor and crunch in every bite!
  • Broccoli + Bacon + Blue Cheese…need I say more?
  • You can easily buy precooked bacon or a vegan bacon alternative to save on cook-time without sacrificing flavor!
  • It’s January, you’re trying to eat healthier, and there is NOTHING boring about this salad!
  • Five-Minute simple homemade dressing – no preservatives, no additives, no brainer!

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Roasted Broccoli Blue Cheese and Bacon Chopped Salad | Lemons and Basil
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Roasted Broccoli Blue Cheese and Bacon Chopped Salad

This Roasted Broccoli Blue Cheese and Bacon Chopped Salad is AMAZING - full of texture and crunch in every bite and loaded with savory goodness!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, blue cheese, broccoli, chopped salad
Servings: 4
Author: Kaylee Pauley

Ingredients

  • CHOPPED SALAD:
  • 4-5 cups broccoli chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 6-8 cups organic mixed greens chopped
  • 2 cups cabbage finely chopped
  • 8 slices turkey bacon cooked and chopped*
  • 3/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese*
  • 4 small radishes finely chopped
  • HONEY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp raw honey
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add chopped broccoli to large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread broccoli out on large baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and allow to cool.
  • While broccoli cooks and cools, add all dressing ingredients to medium mason jar, tighten lid and shake well or use a small whisk to stir and blend. I tend to go light on dressing, so this made way more than I needed, but it stores well in the refrigerator for future uses.
  • Add chopped mixed greens (I used a blend of organic spinach, kale, and spring mix), cabbage, and radishes to a large bowl. Then top with cooked and cooled bacon and broccoli, along with roughly chopped cashews and blue cheese. Toss or stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
  • Distribute evenly among 4 bowls, top with additional cashews or blue cheese if desired along with fresh chives. Drizzle with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette and dig in!

Notes

A link to some great vegan bacon options if needed.
A link to an easy Garlic & Herb Cashew Cheese for those who are dairy-free.

 

Filed Under: Balsamic Vinegar, Blue Cheese, broccoli, Cabbage, Cashews, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Gluten Free, Honey, Lunch, Mixed Greens, Salad, Salad Dressing, Spinach

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  1. Chelsey says

    February 19, 2019 at 3:49 PM

    I meant to comment on this a while back–great write up and Kevin and some other employees at Little Fib and the Renaissance were so happy to see this :-)

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