Well, here we go. Not even june and we got hit with our first heat wave. Three straight days of muggy, sticky 90 degree weather. Just like that. Went from a brutally cold winter to this, with almost no in between.
This almost extreme weather is already starting to get old. And is making us miss the beautiful, mild Barcelona weather even more than we already do.
Sigh…
No point in complaining about it, we know. All we can do really is find ways to beat the heat, right? Which means… It’s time for cooling, light and refreshing dishes.
And what better way to start than, of course, with a salad. Not your everyday lettuce-and-tomato-heavy-dressed salad though.
Check it out 🙂
And if you’ve never heard of or seen kohlrabi before, this is it! Similar to a turnip tasted a little bit like cabbage and broccoli, but slightly sweeter. It’s crunchy, filling and high in fiber!
Enjoy!
Kohlrabi Apple Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 medium kohlrabi, diced
- 1 granny smith apple, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup basil, chopped
- Walnut vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp agave nectar or honey
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Place the walnuts in a dry pan at medium low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently so they don’t burn. Set aside to cool
- Combine all salad ingredients, except basil, in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt, toss well and set aside
- To prepare the walnut vinaigrette, blend together toasted walnuts, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper agave and water until smooth.
- Top salad with dressing and chopped basil right before serving
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: kosher / Mediterranean
Raquel says
These pictures are incredible!! I just want to poke my fork into that salad! Looks delicious!!
Hindy says
We love eating kohlrabi raw. I can totally see how it would work with apples. This salad looks great!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thanks!! Can’t go wrong with “double crunch” 😉
Ronnie Fein says
Kohlrabi is one of those wonderful but neglected vegetables. So happy to see it used, and so deliciously too!
[email protected] says
Oh wow! I love this recipe! I will def be making it!
Jenny @ BAKE says
What a brilliant salad! It looks delicious!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you! I wonder if kohlrabi is easy to find in the UK!
Jamie Geller says
I love kohlrabi!!! and I absolutely adore your dishes — they are so colorful, fun and happy!!!!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you so much!! We just love salads… the more colorful, the better 😉
[email protected] says
kohlrabi is really an overlooked vegetable! I love to eat it raw, but it’s great roasted as well. Have you ever tried kohlrabi fries? Soooo good.
Vicky & Ruth says
Never had kohlrabi fries, but it sounds delicious!!!! Definitely want to try them!!
Couldn't Be Parve says
Everything about this salad sounds amazing! Now to buy some kholrabi.
Whitney @ Jewhungry says
This looks like a gorgeous and fresh recipe. Perfect for a summer day!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you.
sharon says
i want to try the recipe but the instructions don’t mention the agave nectar and water. are they to be added?
Vicky & Ruth says
We are sorry, yes you add the agave and water when you blend the dressing. We will fix the recipe . Thank you for letting us know.