Kohlrabi Apple Slaw

Growing up in a German household I was no stranger to kohlrabi. In most cases it was cooked with butter and as a kid I was not a huge fan (but to be fair I wasn’t a big fan of vegetables in general). As I started to grow my own food I fell in love with kohlrabi and now I grow it all the time. This year I grew two on my TowerGarden, half a dozen in my greenhouse (which I planted in April) and at least a handful in my outdoor vegetable garden. Thanks to staggered planting and my indoor hydroponic system, I will be enjoying kohlrabi for a long time.

While I always thought you had to cook kohlrabi, turns out it is absolutely delicious raw. We love to take it with us when we’re camping, along with our other favourite veggies and a homemade dip, but I have to say my favourite way to enjoy this vegetable is in a slaw. Paired with apples, parsley, a tasty dressing and some nuts for crunch, you are going to love this side.

If you don’t grow food or didn’t plan kohlrabi this year, it should be hitting farmers’ markets any day now so keep an eye out for it.

Please let me know what you think and don’t forget to share this recipe with friends!