Broccoli Salad With Gouda - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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