Broccoli Salad With Gouda Food

SWEET AND CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of ice water alongside. Add the broccoli to the pot and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes, just until bright green and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli to the ice water to shock. Drain well.
• Place the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until crispy and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of the fat.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the mascarpone, mayonnaise, cider vinegar and salt. Add the broccoli, pancetta, reserved fat, cranberries, walnuts and gorgonzola. Toss well to coat and combine.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GOUDA

Steps:

• 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.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Microwave 5 cups broccoli florets and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl, covered, 2 minutes. Combine 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/2 thinly sliced shallot and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl; set aside. Cook 3 bacon slices in a skillet until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes; drain, then crumble. Stir 1 tablespoon bacon drippings and 3 tablespoons sour cream into the vinegar mixture. Toss with the broccoli, 1/3 cup dried cranberries and the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SMOKED GOUDA DRESSING

Steps:

• Roast the broccoli (directions linked above), then let it return to room temperature before assembling salad. You can also roast the broccoli ahead and chill before serving for a colder salad.
• Grate the smoked gouda cheese, or cut it into chunks and place it in the food processor, then process into very fine bits. Combine gouda in the processor with Greek yogurt, milk, fresh parsley and lemon juice. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of container with spatula as needed (it will take several times scraping down the sides and reprocessing to achieve a salad dressing consistency). Add more salt, pepper, cayenne or lemon juice if desired to taste. Dressing should be cold; chill if needed.
• To assemble salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss the roasted broccoli with the salad dressing and toasted pine nuts. Alternatively, for a prettier presentation, you can plate the salads individually and drizzle the dressing over the top.

SMOKED GOUDA AND BROCCOLI FLATBREADS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees and place a rack in the lower and upper third of the oven. In a large bowl, combine the Gouda, broccoli, scallions and oil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
• Place the flatbread on two baking sheets, then top evenly with the cheese mixture. Roast, rotating pans halfway through, until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted and browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes.

GOUDA AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Sprinkle flour over the onion; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Pour chicken broth and milk into the pot; reduce heat to medium, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir shredded Gouda cheese into the liquid; cook and stir until the cheese melts completely.
• Place broccoli into a microwave-safe dish; cook in the microwave until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir broccoli into the soup.
• Season the soup with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to serve.