Easy Roasted Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Feta

• 2 lbs. fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 1 large shallot
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled
• ¼ C fat free feta cheese crumbles
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• ¼ tsp red chili flakes  (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Spread the broccoli florets in an even layer on the sheet pan, then lay the bacon on top of the broccoli. Roughly chop the shallot in two or three pieces. Nestle the shallot and garlic cloves among the broccoli and spray everything with cooking spray. Generously season with salt. Roast for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. When the sheet pan is finished, dice the bacon into small pieces and mince the shallot and garlic. Toss everything, including the vinaigrette, in a large bowl with the feta cheese. Serve immediately for the best results.

Nutrition facts are a calculated estimate of 1/4 of the entire salad, including the vinaigrette.