Kohlrabi and Carrot Salad with Harissa
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Author Notes: Kohlrabis may look like miniature Martians, but when you peel away their knobby green exterior, it reveals a smooth white root with a mild, distinctive flavor and pleasant crunch. I paired kohlrabi and its cousin carrot in a harissa-laced salad, inspired by a carrot salad from Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen, that will take the blah out of winter. - Fairmount_market
Serves 2-4
- 1 medium sized kohlrabi
- 2-3 carrots
- juice from 1 large lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon harissa, or more to taste
- ~10 mint leaves
- 2 ounces feta cheese
- With a paring knife, generously peel away the rough skin of the kohlrabi, cutting away any woody bits. Slice the remaining white root into thin slices and cut into matchsticks (or use a mandolin to julienne). Toss in half of the lemon juice to prevent the kohlrabi from discoloring.
- Scrub or peel the carrots and cut into similarly sized matchsticks as the kohlrabi.
- In a dry skillet, toast the fennel seeds until fragrant, and crush with a mortar and pestle.
- Mix together the remaining lemon juice, harissa, and crushed fennel seeds, and then whisk in the olive oil.
- Toss the kohlrabi and carrots with the harissa dressing. Sliver the mint leaves, dice up the feta, and stirs into the salad. Taste and add more harissa or salt or a pinch of sugar depending on the spiciness/saltiness/sweetness of your harissa. Enjoy.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe with Mint
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Root Vegetable Side
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11 months ago 52scoops
I've never tried kohlrabi before, but this looks like a fascinating recipe I'll have to try! Thanks for sharing!
11 months ago Fairmount_market
Tanks! Kohlrabi are kind of intimidating-looking but they are lovely and crunchy on the inside.
over 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Love kohlrabi and always seem to forget about it. This is great. The harissa gives this a real punch.
over 1 year ago Fairmount_market
Yes, the trick is finding good harissa. And I've been planning to try making my own.
over 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Oh, I love kohlrabi. Great way to use it.
over 1 year ago Fairmount_market
Thanks boulangere. I always forget about kohlrabi and then periodically remember how much I like it.
over 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Oh yeah, me too.
over 1 year ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
Love kohlrabi, and this sound really delicious!
over 1 year ago Fairmount_market
thanks hardlikearmour!