Kohlrabi Salad with Edamame, Chickpeas, Apple, and Cilantro Cottonseed Dressing Recipe
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Yield 4 -6
Kohlrabi Salad with Edamame, Chickpeas, Apple, and a Cilantro Cottonseed Dressing recipe. It's a very simple, refreshing and crunchy salad accentuated by a light dressing made with Cilantro Cotton seed oil, apple vinegar, and lemon. The dressing gives this salad another dimension of freshness and unique flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 medium/large kohlrabi, peeled and cut julienne style
- 1 granny apple, cored, peeled and cut julienne style
- 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained & washed
- 1 12-oz package frozen, shelled edamameVinaigrette -This is a simple starting point for this vinaigrette but you can add or reduce these ingredients as per your taste.
- 2 TableSpoons Fresh Cilantro cottonseed oil
- 1/2 teaSpoon lemon zest
- 3 TableSpoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 TableSpoon lemon juice. (you may need more. I added more because I like the lemony flavor.)
- 2 teaSpoons kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/2 teaSpoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe dish, add frozen edamame and 1/3-cup water, cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes and drain.
- Meanwhile, combine julienned kohlrabi, apple, edamame, and garbanzo beans in a bowl.
- Pour the salad dressing over the mixture, and mix well. Add more salt if it needs it.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.TIP:Can be made one day ahead and refrigerated to blend flavors more intensely.
Courses Appetizer
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 234 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 9.3 g | 14% | |
Saturated Fat 1.7 g | 9% | |
Sodium 797.1 mg | 33% | |
Total Carbohydrates 28.4 g | 9% | |
Dietary Fiber 9.4 g | 38% | |
Sugars 8.2 g | ||
Protein 11.8 g | 24% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Kohlrabi Salad with Edamame, Chickpeas, Apple, and Cilantro Cottonseed Dressing
This recipe is just one of The Many Uses of Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil.
You can also check out these three other salad recipes:
- Santa Fe Salad Dressing on a Rainbow Salad
- Classic Nicoise Salad with Apple Brandy Mustard Vinaigrette
- Grilled Corn Zucchini Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese & Seared Scallop
Somehow I’ve never used kohlrabi! Thanks for the idea!!
We never did either before this recipe. It was very delicious. You should try
Thanks for this hearty, healthy and filling recipe. Looks very good.
You are very welcome. Thank YOU for your comment
I’ve never had Kohlrabi, but I love the rest of the flavors in this dish.
Hi Lauren. We never had it before either. You should try it. For us, it’s a cross between cabbage and apple.
This salad looks delicious! I love edamame in anything! I can’t wait to try this, thanks!
Hi Kristine. Thanks for stopping by. Let us know how it turns out. You’ll love it
Healthy, light and flavorful! Love this!
Thanks Lisa.