Kohlrabi Salad With Apple, Bacon, and Snow Peas

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Kohlrabi Salad With Apple, Bacon, and Snow Peas
45 min.
1
570kcal
69.12%sweetness
66.7%saltiness
18.73%sourness
17.32%bitterness
50.88%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This kohlrabi salad is a refreshing and unique dish that combines crisp, crunchy vegetables with the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Kohlrabi, a member of the cabbage family, has a mild, slightly sweet taste and a texture similar to a radish or turnip. When sliced paper-thin, it adds a delightful crunch to this salad. The apple and snow peas provide a burst of freshness, while the bacon and sunflower seeds give it a nice savory touch. The creamy dressing, made with heavy cream, apple cider vinegar, and honey, ties all the flavors together beautifully.

What I love about this salad is its versatility. It works equally well as a side dish or a light lunch. The combination of flavors and textures is truly delightful and will impress both your taste buds and your guests. It's also a great way to incorporate kohlrabi into your diet if you haven't tried it before. With its unique flavor and texture, kohlrabi adds a wonderful twist to this salad.

This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious. Kohlrabi is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. The apple and snow peas add even more vitamins and minerals, making this salad a healthy and wholesome choice. So, if you're looking for a new and exciting salad to try, I highly recommend giving this Kohlrabi Salad with Apple, Bacon, and Snow Peas a go! It's sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • small kohlrabi bulb 
  • 0.3 cup fuji apple chopped
  • 10  snow peas 
  • tablespoon sunflower seeds shelled ()
  • slices bacon 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
  • tablespoon honey 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Slice the kohlrabi paper thin with a mandolin
    2. Mix with chopped apple
    3. Shell the snow peas (I just eat the shell!)
    4. Toss them in along with the sunflower seeds
    5. Crumble the bacon finely and mix it in
    6. Refrigerate while making the dressing.
    7. Mix vinegar into the cream and let it sit out for 10 minutes until thick
    8. Add honey and mix well
    9. Add the dressing to the salad a little bit at a time until thinly coated.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories570kcal
    Protein8.31%
    Fat67.38%
    Carbs24.31%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    164.27
    Glycemic Load
    11.19
    Inflammation Score
    -8
    Nutrition Score
    20.42652173913%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.49mg
    Peonidin
    0.01mg
    Catechin
    0.41mg
    Epigallocatechin
    0.08mg
    Epicatechin
    2.35mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.06mg
    Luteolin
    1.99mg
    Kaempferol
    3.69mg
    Quercetin
    1.85mg

    Taste

    Sweetness:
    69.12%
    Saltiness:
    66.7%
    Sourness:
    18.73%
    Bitterness:
    17.32%
    Savoriness:
    50.88%
    Fattiness:
    100%
    Spiciness:
    0%

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:570.02kcal
    28.5%
    Fat:44.31g
    68.17%
    Saturated Fat:20.01g
    125.08%
    Carbohydrates:35.97g
    11.99%
    Net Carbohydrates:28.66g
    10.42%
    Sugar:26.81g
    29.79%
    Cholesterol:96.28mg
    32.09%
    Sodium:340.05mg
    14.78%
    Protein:12.29g
    24.59%
    Vitamin C:101.04mg
    122.47%
    Vitamin E:5.07mg
    33.79%
    Fiber:7.31g
    29.25%
    Vitamin B6:0.53mg
    26.56%
    Vitamin B1:0.38mg
    25.11%
    Selenium:17.22µg
    24.6%
    Phosphorus:242.85mg
    24.28%
    Manganese:0.47mg
    23.68%
    Potassium:801.15mg
    22.89%
    Vitamin A:1075.51IU
    21.51%
    Copper:0.42mg
    21.14%
    Magnesium:75.08mg
    18.77%
    Vitamin B3:3.36mg
    16.78%
    Vitamin B2:0.24mg
    13.95%
    Folate:54.64µg
    13.66%
    Iron:1.71mg
    9.49%
    Calcium:93.06mg
    9.31%
    Vitamin B5:0.86mg
    8.65%
    Zinc:1.29mg
    8.63%
    Vitamin D:1.13µg
    7.52%
    Vitamin B12:0.32µg
    5.25%
    Vitamin K:5.24µg
    4.99%
    Source:Foodista