Kohlrabi slaw

Kohlrabi slaw

What the heck is a kohlrabi?  It's a bulb that grows above the ground and is somewhat in the cabbage family.  I had some in my garden last year and they were fun to play around with in the kitchen.  This year I had to buy them but they should be in the market now and they are really a crisp and fresh vegetable.  I found this recipe on strawberry plum.com and did a little variation:

Only the carrot and chives are from my garden

mise en place

Ingredients

• 3 small Kohlrabi, peeled and julienned
• 1 large Apple peeled and julienned 
• 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
• ¼ large Red Onion, very thinly sliced
• 3 Tbsp. chopped Chives
• dressing:
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp. Honey
• 2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Combine the kohlrabi, apple, red onion, and chives in a large bowl. Lightly season with salt and black pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, and vinegar. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking until the dressing has emulsified. Season with ¼-1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt and black pepper.
3. Toss the slaw with the vinaigrette. Using a vegetable peeler or cheese plane, shave the cheese over the slaw and serve.

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sweet and spicy coleslaw, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

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