Kohlrabi Salad Recipes

KOHLRABI SLAW

Steps:

• Toss the cabbage, kohlrabi, celery, carrot, and onion together in a large bowl.
• Whisk the sugar, salt, pepper, celery seed, mayonnaise, and vinegar together in a separate bowl until smooth; pour over the cabbage mixture and stir to coat evenly. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour before serving.

KOHLRABI AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons each white balsamic vinegar and chopped chives, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Cut 2 peeled kohlrabi and 1 large Granny Smith apple into matchsticks. Add to the dressing along with 3 tablespoons roasted salted sunflower seeds. Season with salt and pepper and toss.

KOHLRABI SALAD

Steps:

• Peel kohlrabi with a sharp knife until white flesh is revealed.
• Using a mandolin, slice into 2mm slices, then cut into matchsticks.
• Combine with remaining ingredients and 1 tsp sea salt in a large bowl.
• Adjust seasoning to taste .

WARM KOHLRABI SALAD

Steps:

• Shred the kohlrabi, carrots and garlic in a food processor fitted with the shredder attachment.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the tomatoes, followed by the shredded vegetables. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and then add the scallions, parsley and lemon juice, stirring until incorporated. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

PEPPERY KOHLRABI SLAW

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, or preferably a mandolin, very thinly slice the kohlrabi, then cut into strips. Tip into a bowl and toss through the spring greens, spring onions and 1-2 tsp sea salt. Set aside for 30 mins and let the salt draw out any excess liquid from the vegetables.
• Meanwhile, mix together the mayonnaise, horseradish and black pepper. Give the vegetables a little rinse and squeeze out any excess water with a clean cloth, then tip into a bowl. Add the radishes, dressing and lemon juice, and toss everything together.

GRATED CARROT, KOHLRABI AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the grated or julienne vegetables in a large bowl, and toss with about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place in a strainer or colander set over a bowl or in the sink. Let stand for about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the water, sugar and vinegar in a saucepan, bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Pour into the bowl in which you combined the vegetables, and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Briefly rinse the vegetables, and squeeze dry. Add to the bowl with the vinegar mixture, and stir together. Refrigerate for one hour or longer. To serve, lift from the vinegar bath with a slotted spoon and arrange on a platter. Garnish with the mint or cilantro, and serve.

KOHLRABI, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add peppers and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in vinegar and salt; remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine the kohlrabi, tomatoes and cucumbers. Pour in onion mixture; gently toss to coat. Chill for 1 hour. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

CREAMY KOHLRABI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut kohlrabi into quarters and steam, covered, over boiling water until tender, 25 minutes.
• When kohlrabi are cool enough to handle, remove the skins with your fingers.
• Place kohlrabi in a medium bowl with scallions and onion.
• In a food processor or blender, combine ricotta, mayonnaise, and mustard and process just until creamy.
• Pour ricotta mixture over kohlrabi mixture and toss well to combine.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.