Broccoli Salad With Gouda

A nice lunch salad.

• Ready In: 6 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups  small broccoli florets
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped red onion
• 1⁄2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄2 cup  toasted  slivered almonds (or pine nuts)
• 6 -8  ounces gouda cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (smoked or regular)
• 1⁄8 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
•  salt, to taste

Directions

1. Cook broccoli in boiling salted water for 1 minute. Drain well; rinse with cold water; drain well agin.
2. Combine the broccoli with onion, tomatoes, nuts and cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar, pepper and salt; pour over salad mixture and toss to coat.