{"id":548,"date":"2025-06-03T15:50:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/?p=548"},"modified":"2025-06-03T15:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:50:59","slug":"new-season-kohlrabi-with-an-apple-and-toasted-walnut-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/?p=548","title":{"rendered":"New Season Kohlrabi with an Apple and Toasted Walnut Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Crisp, light, and full of bright, summery flavour, this Kohlrabi, Apple, and Walnut Salad<\/b> is a true celebration of fresh seasonal produce. With its delightful crunch and subtle sweetness, it\u2019s the perfect dish for warm days \u2014 whether served as a refreshing side or enjoyed all on its own.<\/p>\n

Kohlrabi, the unsung hero of root vegetables, brings a mild, peppery crunch that\u2019s somewhere between a radish and a broccoli stem \u2014 clean, juicy, and incredibly refreshing. When peeled and finely sliced or julienned, it forms the crisp backbone of this salad, offering both texture and bite. Paired with sweet, juicy apples \u2014 think tart green Granny Smiths or fragrant pink Fujis \u2014 the contrast is nothing short of perfect. The apples not only lend a lovely sweetness but also a slight tang that lifts the salad into something truly special.<\/p>\n

To add richness and an earthy depth, toasted walnuts are scattered generously throughout. Their warm, nutty flavour and satisfying crunch bring balance to the lightness of the fruit and vegetables. A scattering of fresh herbs \u2014 parsley, mint, or a touch of dill \u2014 adds colour and brightness, enhancing the garden-fresh quality of the salad.<\/p>\n

The dressing is deliberately simple, allowing the natural flavours to shine through: a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for zing, a touch of honey to echo the apples\u2019 sweetness, and a pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper to round everything out. Optional extras like crumbled feta or a few shaved radishes can elevate it further, but the core trio of kohlrabi, apple, and walnut is more than enough to impress.<\/p>\n

Quick to prepare and endlessly versatile, this salad is as at home at a summer picnic as it is on a dinner table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Season Kohlrabi with an Apple and Toasted Walnut Salad<\/div>\n
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Recipe Type<\/span>: British\/Mediterranean<\/span><\/div>\n
Cuisine: Vegan<\/span><\/div>\n
Author: Tony Tomlinson<\/span><\/div>\n
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