CUCUMBER, KOHLRABI AND SPINACH SALAD

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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.

Apple Death
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I love the crunch of the kohlrabi in this salad.


Adeola Olomo
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Randy Walsh
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This salad is so good! I've made it twice already.


Nathan J. Gruber
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Can I use regular vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar?


Wang Li
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm going to substitute the walnuts in the dressing with sunflower seeds.


Junaid afzal junaid afzal
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This salad is a work of art! I'm definitely going to make it for my next party.


Omar Escobar
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I'm willing to give this salad a try. It looks so good!


Asha Daniels
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Wow, this salad looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Lan Do
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Leah Ko
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Robert Cabias
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I love that this salad is so healthy and refreshing. It's a great way to start my day.


Admire Makaya
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few cucumbers and kohlrabi in my fridge, so this is a great way to use them up.


Ujala zafar
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I'm not usually a fan of kohlrabi, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It added a nice crunch and sweetness.


vaph2012
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+1 for the dressing! It's so simple, but it really makes the salad.


Owolabi Richard
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's light and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavor of the vegetables.


Mary Mior
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This salad is so versatile. I've added grilled chicken, shrimp, and even quinoa to it before. It's always delicious.


APOSTLE TEBERAH MBEDZI
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Korina Padilla
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Ariyo Oluwaseyi
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Cherita Taylor
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This salad is a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy fresh summer vegetables. The combination of cucumber, kohlrabi, and spinach is a great balance of flavors and textures.