Broccoli Salad With Gouda

From: caitmartin

On Sep 6, 2009

Very tasty & refreshing. I left out the tomatoes since I don't like them, and used monterrey jack cheese instead of the gouda. I think I overcooked the broccoli a tad, so I'll be more careful next time.

From: woodland hues

On May 4, 2009

Really tasty and enjoyable. Used reg gouda and toasted almonds. The grape tomatoes especially liven things up here, as they are sooo tasty. Yum. Appreciate you posting this recipe, Parsley.

From: tigerduck

On Jun 17, 2006

I loved the combination of the ingredients, but would change the quantities of the ingredients slightly as well as changing the dressing. I have increased the cherry tomatoes to 3/4 cup, but may increase it to 1 cup next time. I used toasted pine nuts, but found 1/2 cup rather a lot. I also found the quantity of the cheese in relation to the vegetables rather on the large side. I used nearly 6 ounces which was ok, but I would have been happy with less as well. However, I did enjoy the gouda in this salad and I've never had gouda before. I would try to pack a little bit more flavour into the dressing next time, in particular if served as part of a buffet or dinner party. This is a salad that I might make again and just adapt to my taste. It made 2 nice packed lunches. Thank you.

From: kiwidutch

On Jun 11, 2006

I save 5 stars for recipes that I think are a cut above the rest... and this salad gets five stars because I liked the texture and taste combination of cherry (grape) tomatoes, Gouda cheese, and broccoli.. the pinenuts were a lovely added bonus as they gave the crunch of something a little unexpected in the mix. Gouda, (the city, where the cheese of the same name is made) is about 40 kms from me, so there will never be any excuse for me to not find Gouda cheese for this at any time of year I didn't use almonds as I like pinenuts more, I used only 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar becuase I didn't want it really acidic and I made it twice, the first time with onions and the second time without and decided I liked mine better without the onions. Other reviewers are right, this doesn't have too much flavour on it's own, but on a busy buffett / salad/ or BBQ table, I thought that it was actually nice to have something that was both refreshing , tasty and fairly neutral to off-set oft accompanying marinated meats, curries and other dishes where flavour explodes and hogs the limelight. THIS dish is the perfect quiet supporting cast member that brings balance to a such a meal. The final reasons for awarding 5 stars... nice to have a salad that *isn't* doused in dressing and what a fun way to eat brocolli !!! I will be making this very often every summer from now on! Please see my rating system, a wonderful 5 stars ! Thanks Parsley !!!