Apple and Kohlrabi Coleslaw

A fresh and crunchy coleslaw featuring a mix of napa and red cabbage, crisp kohlrabi, and tart Granny Smith apples, dressed in a tangy Asian-inspired vinaigrette with fresh parsley.

6 servings
1 hr 35 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded napa cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups kohlrabi matchsticks
  • 2 cups Granny Smith apple
  • cup fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon shoyu
  • 1 teaspoon coconut palm sugar
  • ½ cup safflower oil
  • to taste white pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine the cabbages in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the kosher salt. With clean hands, massage the cabbage until soft and wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer the cabbage to a colander set in the sink and rinse the bowl. Put a plate on top of the cabbage and weight it (a 28-ounce can of tomatoes works well for this). Let sit for 1 hour. Rinse the cabbage in cold water and let drain for 20 minutes. Wipe the bowl with a clean kitchen towel.

    83 min

  2. 2.

    Return the cabbage to the bowl and add the kohlrabi, apples, and minced parsley. Toss well to combine. Set aside.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    In a blender, combine the lime juice, vinegar, shoyu, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. With the blender running, slowly pour in the safflower oil through the hole in the lid and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Pour enough of the dressing over the salad to lightly coat, toss, and garnish with the parsley leaves, then serve.

    2 min