Kohlrabi Salad with Edamame, Chickpeas, Apple, and Cilantro Dressing
Kohlrabi Salad with Edamame, Chickpeas, Apple, and a Cilantro Dressing recipe. It's a very simple, refreshing and crunchy salad accentuated by a light dressing made with cilantro, Greek EVOO, apple vinegar, and lemon. The dressing gives this salad another dimension of freshness and unique flavors.
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Kohlrabi Salad with Edamame, Chickpeas, Apple, and Cilantro Dressing
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Kohlrabi Salad with Edamame, Chickpeas, Apple, and a Cilantro Dressing recipe. It's a very simple, refreshing and crunchy salad accentuated by a light dressing made with cilantro, Greek EVOO, 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 edamame
Vinaigrette - This is a simple starting point for this vinaigrette but you can add or reduce these ingredients as per your taste.
- 2 Tablespoons Greek EVOO Hellenic Farms PDO Sitia Crete Click to buy in our online shop
- 2 Tablespoons of chopped cilantro
- ½ 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 Pure Greek Sea Salt Click to buy in our online shop
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe dish, add frozen edamame and ⅓-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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 8.2 g
- Sodium: 797.1 mg
- Fat: 9.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.4 g
- Fiber: 9.4 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
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Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
Somehow I've never used kohlrabi! Thanks for the idea!!
Geoffrey Swetz
We never did either before this recipe. It was very delicious. You should try
Platter Talk
Thanks for this hearty, healthy and filling recipe. Looks very good.
★★★★★
Geoffrey Swetz
You are very welcome. Thank YOU for your comment
Lauren
I've never had Kohlrabi, but I love the rest of the flavors in this dish.
Geoffrey Swetz
Hi Lauren. We never had it before either. You should try it. For us, it's a cross between cabbage and apple.
Kristine
This salad looks delicious! I love edamame in anything! I can't wait to try this, thanks!
Geoffrey Swetz
Hi Kristine. Thanks for stopping by. Let us know how it turns out. You'll love it
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
Healthy, light and flavorful! Love this!
Geoffrey Swetz
Thanks Lisa.