Description
This Shaved Kohlrabi Salad with Pickled Jalapeño Dressing is a refreshing and simple dish that transforms kohlrabi into an extraordinary salad with a spicy, tangy twist. Perfect for a light lunch or as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 kohlrabi bulbs (about 900g), peeled and finely shaved using a mandoline
- 100g natural yogurt (use coconut yogurt for a vegan version)
- 35g pickled jalapeños, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp brine from the pickled jalapeño jar
- 1 red chili, finely sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 10g fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 30g salted peanuts, roughly crushed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the natural yogurt with 2 tablespoons of pickled jalapeño brine.
- Add half of the finely sliced pickled jalapeños (about 17-18g) to the yogurt mixture.
- Stir well and season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the kohlrabi.
- Peel the kohlrabi bulbs, removing all the tough outer skin until you reach the pale flesh.
- Using a mandoline or very sharp knife, shave the kohlrabi into thin, translucent slices. Aim for paper-thin slices that will absorb the dressing nicely.
- Place the shaved kohlrabi in a large bowl and toss with a pinch of salt to help soften it slightly.
- Pour the pickled jalapeño dressing over the shaved kohlrabi and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add the remaining sliced pickled jalapeños, finely sliced red chili, and most of the chopped dill (reserve some for garnish).
- Gently mix everything together, ensuring all the kohlrabi is coated with the dressing.
- Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.
- Sprinkle with the crushed peanuts, remaining dill, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Prepare the kohlrabi just before serving to maintain maximum crispness.
- Use a mandoline with a guard for the thinnest, most consistent slices (and to protect your fingers).
- The secret to the best salad is balancing heat – adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your preference.
- For meal prep, keep the dressing separate from the shaved kohlrabi until just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: N/A