Best 11 Kohlrabi Salad Recipes

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**Kohlrabi Salad: A Refreshing and Versatile Dish for All Occasions**

Kohlrabi, a unique vegetable with a crisp texture and mild flavor, takes center stage in this delightful salad. With its vibrant colors and diverse textures, this dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate. From the classic German kohlrabi salad to a refreshing Asian-inspired version, this article offers a collection of kohlrabi salad recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences.

**Classic German Kohlrabi Salad:** This traditional salad features thinly sliced kohlrabi tossed with a tangy vinaigrette dressing, creating a simple yet flavorful dish that complements grilled meats and hearty stews.

**Kohlrabi Salad with Bacon and Mustard Dressing:** The addition of crispy bacon and a creamy mustard dressing elevates this salad to a new level of indulgence. The smoky bacon adds a savory touch, while the tangy mustard dressing brings a delightful sharpness.

**Kohlrabi and Carrot Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing:** This vibrant salad combines kohlrabi and carrots with a sweet and tangy honey-lemon dressing. The combination of flavors and textures makes it an ideal accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken.

**Asian-Inspired Kohlrabi Salad with Peanut Dressing:** This exotic salad features kohlrabi, shredded cabbage, and bell peppers tossed in a creamy peanut dressing. The dressing, made with peanut butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, adds a unique Asian flair to this refreshing salad.

**Kohlrabi, Apple, and Walnut Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing:** This autumn-inspired salad combines kohlrabi, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts with a sweet and tangy maple-mustard dressing. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a perfect side dish for roasted pork or turkey.

With its versatility and refreshing taste, kohlrabi salad is a welcome addition to any meal. Whether you prefer a classic German version or an exotic Asian-inspired one, this collection of recipes offers something for every palate.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED RED LENTIL KOHLRABI, AND COUSCOUS SALAD



Curried Red Lentil Kohlrabi, and Couscous Salad image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Leafy Green     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Curry     Lentil     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet curry powder
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 16-ounce package red lentils (about 2 1/4 cups)
3 large kohlrabi (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds); leaves stemmed, thinly sliced; bulb peeled, cut into 1/3-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 cup plain couscous (about 6 ounces)
1 cup chopped green onions
1 5-to 6-ounce package baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Whisk white wine vinegar, curry powder,and pressed garlic in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Cook lentils and kohlrabi leaves in heavy large saucepan of boiling salted water until lentils are barely tender but not too soft, about 6 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water to cool. Drain again.
  • Bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in same saucepan; remove from heat. Add 3 tablespoons dressing, sprinkle with salt, then stir in couscous. Cover pot and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to medium bowl. Fluff couscous with fork to separate grains and cool slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, transfer lentils to large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing, diced kohlrabi bulb, and chopped green onions; toss to coat. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange baby spinach leaves over large rimmed platter. Drizzle spinach with 2 to 3 tablespoons remaining dressing. Sprinkle spinach leaves with salt and pepper. Mound lentil mixture in center of platter over spinach leaves. Stir mint into couscous. Spoon couscous around lentils and serve with remaining dressing.

GRATED CARROT, KOHLRABI AND RADISH SALAD



Grated Carrot, Kohlrabi and Radish Salad image

This recipe is based on the Vietnamese carrot and daikon salad that found in so many restaurants. (It also is used to fill vegetarian spring rolls.) My version is less sweet than the authentic salad and employs a mix of vegetables.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h40m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds mixed carrots, kohlrabi, black radish and daikon, peeled and grated on the large holes of a grater or cut in thin julienne (any combination; 4 cups total)
Kosher salt to taste about 1/2 teaspoon
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons slivered mint leaves or chopped cilantro optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 329 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams

KOHLRABI, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD



Kohlrabi, Cucumber and Tomato Salad image

This chilled, refreshing salad is wonderful on hot days. It has a nice crunch and a delicious balance of sweet and spicy flavors. -Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 pickled hot cherry peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 mini cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FENNEL, APPLE, AND KOHLRABI SALAD



Fennel, Apple, and Kohlrabi Salad image

This monochromatic salad is a mixture of thinly shaved apple, fennel, kohlrabi, and celery with white Concord grapes and lovage leaves, which taste like celery leaves. A lemony dressing and fennel fronds are added before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ribs celery, strings removed
1 medium bulb kohlrabi (about 10 ounces) peeled
Juice of 2 lemons, strained
1 green apple
1 medium bulb fennel, greens cut off and reserved for garnish
1 cup white Concord grapes or other green grapes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup lovage or celery leaves

Steps:

  • Using a mandoline, thinly shave the celery and kohlrabi into a medium bowl. Pour juice of lemons over, and toss to combine. Core apple; thinly shave crosswise on mandoline into bowl with celery. Toss to coat with lemon juice. Thinly shave fennel bulb, and add to bowl along with the grapes. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Toss in lovage or celery leaves, and garnish with a few of the fennel fronds. Serve.

KOHLRABI SALAD



Kohlrabi Salad image

Make and share this Kohlrabi Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katew

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 kohlrabi, about 1 . 2 kgs
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce

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 .

KOHLRABI AND APPLE SALAD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD DRESSING



Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Mustard     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Apple     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 bunches kohlrabi (about 2 pounds), bulbs peeled and cut into julienne strips, stems discarded, and the leaves reserved for another use
1 Granny Smith apple

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk the cream until it holds soft peaks and whisk in the lemon juice, the mustard, the parsley, the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the kohlrabi strips and the apple, peeled, cored, and diced, and combine the salad well.

CUCUMBER, KOHLRABI AND SPINACH SALAD



Cucumber, Kohlrabi and Spinach Salad image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups loosely packed spinach
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh mint, plus more leaves for topping
2 bunches red radishes, thinly sliced
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and thinly sliced
1 kohlrabi, peeled and thinly sliced (halved if large)
1 shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the spinach on a platter and drizzle with half of the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk the remaining lemon juice, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the cider vinegar, lemon thyme, mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Toss the radishes, cucumber, kohlrabi and shallot with the lemon dressing and serve over the spinach. Top with more mint.

ROASTED KOHLRABI, GOLDEN BEET, AND FAVA BEAN SALAD



Roasted Kohlrabi, Golden Beet, and Fava Bean Salad image

Golden beets and kohlrabi are two veggies that call out to me from the produce section whenever they come into season.

Provided by Nancy Louise Freeman

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 2h35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup dried brown fava beans
3 kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 golden beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as desired
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey-ginger balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put beans in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and leave to soak for about 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine kohlrabi and beets in a bowl; toss with olive oil and salt. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast kohlrabi and beets in the preheated oven until still firm but not hard when poked with a fork, about 35 minutes. Turn once to avoid burning. Return to the bowl and refrigerate.
  • Remove the shells from the softened fava beans using your fingernails. Discard any that can't be shelled. Return beans to the pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Cook until tender but not exploded, checking often, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain and add beans to the bowl with the kohlrabi and beets.
  • Combine walnut oil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chives, dill, salt, and pepper in a small jar with a lid and shake well. Coat the salad with the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 23.7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 396.7 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

WARM KOHLRABI SALAD



Warm Kohlrabi Salad image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds kohlrabi, peeled and quartered (about 4 kohlrabi)
4 medium carrots
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 quart cherry tomatoes (multi-color if available)
4 scallions, sliced thin
2 packed cups parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

AVOCADO AND KOHLRABI SALAD



Avocado and Kohlrabi Salad image

Make and share this Avocado and Kohlrabi Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium kohlrabi, bulbs
2 ripe avocados
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 scallion, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Peel the kohlrabi by cutting off the top and bottom, and peeling with a potato peeler.
  • Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut the slices into chunks.
  • Place in a bowl.
  • Cut avocados in half lengthwise.
  • Tap the blade of a heavy knife in the pit, twist to remove, and discard.
  • Quarter and peel avocados, then cut into chunks.
  • Drizzle lime juice over avocados to prevent browning and to add flavor; set aside.
  • Whisk together green onion, balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour dressing over kohlrabi and mix to cover.
  • Mix together the chunked avocados and the kohlrabi mixture.
  • Make a bed of the salad on four plates, and sprinkle each with feta cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy!

EASY KOHLRABI SALAD



Easy Kohlrabi Salad image

I love raw kohlrabi as a salad. The measurements for the salad are estimated - I just keep tasting the salad and add lemon juice, oil, celery salt, or white pepper to taste.

Provided by Elke_Hannel

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 kohlrabi bulbs, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or to taste
½ lemon, juiced, or more to taste
celery salt, to taste
ground white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place kohlrabi into a bowl. Season with oil, lemon juice, celery salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 122.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose kohlrabi that are small and tender, with smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Peel the kohlrabi before using. The skin is tough and inedible.
  • Kohlrabi can be eaten raw or cooked. When eaten raw, it has a crisp, slightly sweet flavor. When cooked, it becomes tender and slightly nutty.
  • Kohlrabi can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews.
  • Kohlrabi leaves are also edible and can be used in salads or sautéed.

Conclusion:

Kohlrabi is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and potassium. Kohlrabi is also low in calories and fat, making it a healthy choice for people who are looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. So next time you're looking for a new vegetable to try, give kohlrabi a try. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it!

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