Kohlrabi Apple Salad – This simple Kohlrabi Apple Salad is easy to make, pairs well with a variety of dishes, and is kid-tested and approved!

Kohlrabi is a relatively new ingredient in the current American food culture, and it’s been appearing more and more at farmer’s markets and CSAs.

Despite it’s recent popularity, however, I have spoken to a number of people who remain perplexed by the vegetable. Perhaps that’s due to it’s almost spaceship-like appearance, but I’m guessing it’s more so just a lack of familiarity.

Hailing from the brassica family of vegetables, some of its relatives are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale.

It has a characteristic crisp texture, like an apple minus the sweetness. Kohlrabi’s flavor is similar to a broccoli stem, but much milder. This mild flavor causes it to wear a lot of other flavors nicely.

Additionally, it can be eaten both raw or cooked. For such a strange vegetable, it’s quite versatile!

Today’s recipe is for a Kohlrabi Apple Salad. In the late fall and winter it’s a staple in our home. It’s tasty served with soups or sandwiches, but it really shines when served with a curry dish.

This salad is a little creamy, a little tart, and a little sweet, which balances spice well. Most importantly, the apples and currants make it approachable for my finicky three-year-old! Enjoy!