Craving a refreshing new summer salad recipe with crunch and flavor? This kohlrabi salad is the perfect dish. We're talking crisp kohlrabi, cool cucumbers, and sour green apple, all tossed in a delightful homemade lime vinaigrette.
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This July 4th, we rented a log cabin west of Green Bay. Gunshots echoed through the woods – not hunting, more like target practice. Heading back east, we stumbled upon a strawberry farm stand.
A funny older woman sold jam and a peculiar-looking vegetable she called kohlrabi. With a flick of her wrist and a wink, she peeled it with a paring knife – no cutting board needed! "See what I do for my customers?" she chuckled. We devoured the fresh kohlrabi wedge, a new veggie adventure kicking off our summer.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Kohlrabi: Kohlrabi is a unique vegetable that looks a bit like a cross between a turnip and a space alien! You don't need the leaves for this recipe.
- Cucumber: For the perfect cool crunch. Use American, English, or Persian cucumbers. If you use American, peel the skin, and scrape the seeds.
- Red cabbage: What I love about red cabbage is its slightly salty taste and it gives the kohlrabi salad a vibrant color.
- Green apple: For sweetness.
- Cilantro: Will be the herb of choice since we are using a lime vinaigrette.
- Green onion: For flavor.
Lime Vinaigrette Details
Though there is no vinegar in this vinaigrette, there is citric acid, such as lime to give that tart flavor we all love in vinaigrettes.
First, squeeze the lime, then whisk in salt, pepper, and maple syrup until the salt dissolves. Finally, slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously, ensuring a smooth and perfectly emulsified vinaigrette forms.
Pour the lime vinaigrette over the ingredients and give a generous toss.
Pro tip: Add a squeeze of lemon (or lime) juice over the green apple to prevent it from browning.
What Does Kohlrabi Taste Like?
Imagine a crisp and juicy broccoli stem with a touch of sweetness and a hint of peppery bite. That's kohlrabi in a nutshell! The exact flavor can vary depending on its freshness and how it's cooked.
Can you Eat Kohlrabi Raw?
You absolutely can eat kohlrabi raw! In fact, its crisp texture and refreshing flavor often shine brightest when enjoyed uncooked.
Pair this kohlrabi salad with a main meal like my za'atar chicken thighs (with tahini and garlic), or my honey mustard chicken tenders recipe (perfect for busy weeknights).
More Crave-Worthy Salad Recipes
- Blackberry Chicken Salad
- Steak Salad with Pickled Fennel
- Chopped Italian Salad in a Jar (Meal Prep)
- Arugula Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette
- Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Kohlrabi Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds kohlrabi, outer skin removed, small diced
- 2 cucumbers, skin peeled (optional), small dice
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored removed, small dice
- 1 + ⅓ cup diced red cabbage
- 3 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup lime juice about 4 juicy limes
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Add the diced kohlrabi, cucumber, apple, cabbage, thinly sliced green onion, and cilantro to a large serving bowl. Place aside and make the vinaigrette.
Make the Vinaigrette
- Squeeze the lime into a separate bowl, then whisk in salt, pepper, and maple syrup until the salt dissolves. Finally, slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously, ensuring a smooth and perfectly emulsified vinaigrette forms.
Put it All Together
- Pour the lime vinaigrette over the ingredients and give a generous toss.
- Serve immediately.
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