Kohlrabi & Apple Salad
INGREDIENTS
  • Servings: 1 as a light meal or 3-4 (as a side dish)
  • Preparation Time: 15
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or sunflower oil (I put a bit less)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey (or sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • SALAD
  • 1 large apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1-2 medium kohlrabi, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks (don't worry if you don't peel it 100%, it will just add colour)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (or green onion, chopped)
  • 1/4 cup roasted (and salted if you want) nuts of your choice
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • FOR SERVING
  • 1-3 kohlrabi leaves, chopped into thin ribbons or any other leafy green of your choice such as kale, spinach, lettuce, etc. (optional)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (or parsley), more for garnish
DIRECTIONS
  1. MAKE THE DRESSING: In a measuring cup (or jar), whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt.
  2. MAKE THE SALAD: In a salad bowl, add the apple, kohlrabi, onion, hazelnuts, and cilantro. Add the amount of dressing that you want and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. SERVE: In each bowl, add a bit of chopped kohlrabi leaves (optional). Add the salad with the dressing. Garnish with additional cilantro (optional), and serve.
RECIPE BACKSTORY
FEATURING: Kohlrabi (bulb & leaf), red onion (or green onion) and cilantro (optional). An easy salad that is refreshing and crunchy and that everyone in our household loves! You can serve it on a bed of kohlrabi leaves or other leafy greens (optional).