Seasonal Recipe: Kohlrabi and Mache Salad

Kohlrabi, Photo by Allison Jones

Kohlrabi and Mache Salad

Recipe by: Cameron Rolka, Culinary Management Student, The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Portland

Leaving summer behind, kohlrabi and parsley root makes a crisp and refreshing salad for the fall. Kohlrabi grows similar to a cabbage and its flesh is crisp, juicy and with a mild radish and broccoli flavor. We find this salad still tastes delicious if you only have either kohlrabi or parsley root.

Serves 4

½ kohlrabi bulb peeled, sliced thinly
½ parsley root peeled, sliced thinly
½ red onion sliced thinly (soaking in ice water helps reduce their bite)
2 tablespoons capers (if using salt packed capers, rinse with water before using)
2 cups mache (or other delicate green, bibb lettuce works well)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

1)    Toss kohlrabi, parsley root, red onion and capers with 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt & pepper
2)    Lightly toss greens with remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Be careful not to bruise greens, and make sure to taste and adjust seasoning.
3)    Mound greens onto a plate then top with the first set of ingredients, the more heavily dressed ingredients on top will balance the lightly dressed greens. Serve immediately.

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