Cold front has finally struck and there I am posting a “chilled” recipe.
Don’t hate me for the fact that this recipe was created when the sun was shining oh so brightly here in Florida — but the nightfalls are as nightmarish-ly cold as one can imagine.
So, it’s a lose-lose for everyone. Well, not until you’ve tried this recipe. It would knock you off your socks!
Anyhoo…
I couldn’t believe my lucky stars when I saw kohlrabi in my local grocery store. This is one those vegetables that was making too many rounds on the blogosphere. And I had to try. Curiosity always takes the best out of me, can’t you tell?
The name comes from the German Kohl (“cabbage”) plus Rübe ~ Rabi (Swiss German variant) (“turnip”) – Wikipedia
Upon researching some facts on kohlrabi, I decided on a raw salad recipe just so I can taste my way towards this unfamiliar ingredients. Cooking would just alter it’s natural taste.
After taking ill for so many days, just looking at a bagful of fresh and ripened grapefruit makes me cringe. I can’t promise what all I would have to do to use up those delicious grapefruits before it expires. Any tips or recipes would be appreciated.
Thanking the lucky stars we had only 1 sad looking pomegranate in the refrigerator.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium kohlrabi, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 big ripe and juicy grapefruit (segments & juice)
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 tsp honey
- a pinch of salt & black pepper
- a pinch of fresh herb (thyme/basil/mint)
Directions:
- In a bowl, add all ingredients. Mix and refrigerate to develop flavors. Serve chilled or room temperature.
Off to cook some shrimp coconut curry – been craving it all morning.
Have you tried kohlrabi before? What’s your favorite recipe?
Food thought of the day
The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook. — Julia Child
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Simple and raw! Just what I look for these days! Looks beautiful and delicious! Now, it’s my turn to hunt down some kohlrabi! lol
Thanks for sharing this one Kiran!
Tricia,
You are welcome sweetie — go and hunt a kohlrabi, now! Nothing could ever beat a good raw salad 🙂
A fresh and delicious salad. Nice combination of colour and flavours.
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Angie,
Thanks sweetie 🙂
I haven’t eaten kohl rabi before, not sure why as it’s in all the supermarkets here. Your salad looks delicious and fresh so perhaps this should be my kohl rabi introduction. GG
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GG,
Go and get your kohlrabi fix! It’s so refreshing 🙂
Just beautiful and so refreshing. Glad you’re feeling better, Kiran.
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Linda,
Thanks a lot sweetie 🙂
I have a grapefruit sitting in my fridge! Was wondering what to do with it. Will try this out.
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Yummy Morsel,
Thanks dear — do try this recipe and let me know how it tastes 🙂
Sun shining bright? Florida? You’re right, I am feeling rather envious… 😉 What a wonderful idea for a salad Kiran – I just love that you incorporated kohlrabi – gorgeous! (have just pinned it on my salad board over at pinterest :)).
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Kelly,
Hahaha! Believe it. One day, it’s chilly cold (sometimes minus), and someday its so hot! Whassup with the weather?!?
Thanks for pinning it on Pinterest 🙂
i love kohlrabi. In Vietnamese cooking, we often use it for salad, slaw or simply stir-fry it!
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Anh,
I’ve never had kohlrabi before this, and love how much similar taste it has with regular turnips 🙂
the salad looks refreshing and so pretty! .. and yes it is too cold for a cold salad right now.. We are going to get pounded by snow tonite!
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Richa,
Thanks sweetie — there’s weather unpredictability here in Florida. Some days, I just want soups. Other days, I just scream for ice cream 😀
Richa,
Just to inform you — I am unable to comment on your blog. There’s some technical issue with blogspot word verification.
this is a new one to me, never seen or heard of kohlrabi. looks interesting wonder if its available in india..
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Deeps,
Thanks sweetie — I think it’s available in India 🙂 Here’s what Google gave me:
“In India, Kohlrabi is more commonly called Knolknol (English) or Nookal (Hindi). It is also used extensively in Southern part of India.”
Heh, I’ve never tried Kohlrabi either – I’m very curious to give it a try now! This looks like a wonderful light salad. I love grapefruit so I bet this is delicious 🙂
Charles,
Thanks dear — kohlrabi has similar texture of that turnips/parsnips 🙂
Interesting salad recipe! I love kohlrabi in raw salads!
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Chinmayie,
Thanks sweetie 🙂
Looks so fresh and pretty! beautiful photography!
Jess,
Welcome to Recipebox and thanks for the lovely compliments 🙂
hm I am not a kohlrabi fan. but then I havent had it in a while, last was surely 7 years ago and my taste buds have changed with time. Sounds interessting the combi with grapefruit and I am a full on fan of this cirtus fruit!
Helene,
Thanks a lot sweetie — bet you would love this kohlrabi recipe with a citrusy twist 🙂
Kohlrabi is one I have not tried so I will have to keep an eye out 🙂 This salad is lovely, and I really enjoy this type of texture combination! And the photos are wonderful, as always!
Glad you are feeling better, hugs
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Magic of Spice,
Thanks sweetie — I am feeling much better 🙂
I’ve never tried kohlrabi before this — it’s very yummy in salads!
Wow, this salad looks great!!!
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Asmita,
Thanks sweetie 🙂
This looks so fresh and delicious! I often need a break in winter from all the heavy comfort foods and dishes like this are just perfect. I’m a huge fan of kohlrabi too. Luckily it’s readily available in Israel. I really enjoy it raw in salads just like this! Gorgeous photos
Katherine,
Thanks dear — I never knew you are in Israel 🙂
Well, I am very familiar with this dish. My Mom used to cook this turnip all like a ‘sukhi subji’ you know! Your idea of making salad with this is very interesting 🙂
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Kankana,
Wow, I’ve never heard of kohlrabi before this — guess there’s many vegetables out there to be discovered. I am intrigued by the “sukhi subji”. Ask your mom for the recipe and blog about it 😉
I grew up eating kohlrabi, my uncle always grew it in his garden. We would always peel it, slice it, sprinkle it with a bit of salt. Yum, Yum, Yum.
Sarah,
Thank you for your comment 🙂
I had kohlrabi sliced with a little olive oil and salt — delish!!
Beautiful salad Kiran, great combination of colors and flavors. Beautiful pictures as well.
Hope you are having a wonderful week 🙂
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Juliana,
Thanks honey — I am having a great week, and hoping the same for you as well 🙂
How nice and refreshing, a real palate cleanser.
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Sylvie,
Thanks dear 🙂
Sounds cheesy but blogs really teach me so much- up until this post I had no idea what kohlrabi existed! Thanks to your post, I do now and I even have a go-to recipe! Hope it’s available in Mumbai!
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Khushboo,
Nope, not at all cheesy. I have the same admiration for blogs — we learn so much from each other 🙂
You are welcome, sweetie — I hope you would discover kohlrabi and it’s many use in Mumbai!
That turnip called kohlrabi is new to me Kiran and wonder if I find it over at my place? That does not mean I don’t drool over this salad because the ingredients and the colors are so blooming, very nice.
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Nava,
Kohlrabi is new to me too — thanks for the compliments, and I hope you would be able to find it too. If not, the next best substitute would be turnips 🙂
Wow what a beautiful salad. I love grapefruit but I have never tried kohrabi before. I have no idea it can be eaten raw. It’s sound delicious 🙂
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Tes,
Thanks sweetie — if you can find kohlrabi, try it 🙂
It’s my first time hearing kohlrabi (um, how do you pronounce it? haha). This salad is refreshing! I have a lot of grapefruit at home already. I need to check this new ingredient in supermarket. I’ll be happy when I find it!
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Nami,
You are too cute! It’s pronounced, “kol-rabi”, and I hope you get to try it!
Luckily for me, it’s beautiful and warm here so these cold salad recipes are most welcome! 😀
Lorraine,
So jealous 😉 Enjoy!
beautiful salad i must try it too
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Rebecca,
Thanks honey — do try and let me know how it tastes 🙂
Such beautiful colors in that salad! I have to say that I’ve never had kolrabi before. You’ve definitely got me curious; I may have to go track some down.
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Julie,
Thanks sweetie — track some kohlrabi down!!
What a beautiful salad for winter. As much as I love the soups and stews, I need something refreshing too.
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Kristi,
Thanks dear — I had it with soups! It’s salad kinda days now 🙂
Your salad looks refreshing and gorgeous! I have never tried Kohlrabi before – I must try. I have been giving thought to making Grapefruit Pomegranate marmalade – the grapefruit is so delicious and juicy right now. Or what about used in a cake?
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Ina,
Welcome to Recipebox and thanks for the compliments!
Do try this recipe for intro to kohlrabi and let me know how it tastes! Grapefruits are great in everything, including cake! Or sangria 😉
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I just ate a grapefruit and I love them! Luckily my kids do too, so the 18 pound bag I bought shouldn’t go to waste. I’m not good at knowing anything to do with them other than just eating them straight, though. My four year old loves squeezing them after she’s “finished” with the spoon…
Gretchen,
Welcome to Recipebox and thanks for commenting 🙂 There’s so many ways to use grapefruits and with 18 pounds bag — you have a lot of work ahead 🙂
Hey Kiran, This salad is looking rocking – in flavor, nutrition and presentation. I never tried this version of turnip but now wud love to have it. Lovely… !
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Sonia,
Thanks dear — do try kohlrabi and let me know how it tastes 🙂
Looks really refreshing!
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Leemei,
Thanks sweetie 🙂
This looks light and delicious. And perfect for summer- only 6 months away!
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Miri,
Thanks dear — surprisingly, it’s very summery feel in Florida right now.
Hey, we still eat ice cream in the winter. So, nothing wrong with a chilled salad in the winter. Just eat it wrapped in a cashmere scarf and you’ll be fine. 😉
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Carolyn,
I love your idea with scarf — just not too lucky with “cashmere” 😉
This looks delicious! I’ve not tried kohlrabi, but it is on my list of things to try! I had no idea you lived in Florida! I live in NE Florida near Jacksonville….are we close?
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Ann,
Thanks sweetie — I live in Orlando!! Not close but definitely not too far 😀 Hopeful to cross paths some day!
Gorgeous salad!!!! I love the grapefruit but have never tried kohlrabi. Another vegetable to add to my must try list!
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Jennifer,
Thanks sweetie — do try this recipe and let me know how it tastes 🙂
Kohlrabi and grapefruit, what a lovely combination and healthy too. I usually cook my kohlrabi. Stir-fry briefly, it brings out the sweetness and retains the crunch.
Norma,
Thanks for sharing your tips on cooking kohlrabi — i must try it soon 🙂
Hello my friend!
I love kohlrabi a lot & your dish is really inovating & apart too! 😉
I like to serve it in little pieces cooked & than served with a bechamel sauce & some bought seitan sausages. Lovely! It is also great in gratin dishes with Gruyère!
Have a great weekend, my friend! 😉 Cyberhugs too!
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Sophie,
Hello my dear friend 🙂
Thanks for the compliments and the cooking tips! I must make a gratin soon…
Cyberhugs xoxo
I just made this with my CSA veggies and mint from my garden and it was super delicious! Thanks for the inspiration. I also grated one little carrot in there, because he was looking so lonely in the fridge.
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