Shaved Kohlrabi with Apple and Hazelnuts

By GadgetGirl

A version of this salad has been on Estela’s menu since its opening; chef Ignacio Mattos has tried it with summer squash and apples in place of the kohlrabi. In any case, make sure not to cut your slices too thin—they need to stand up to the nuts and cheese.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts
• 2 medium kohlrabi (about 2 lb. total), peeled, thinly sliced on a mandoline
• 1 tart apple (such as Pink Lady or Crispin), peeled, cored, thinly sliced on a mandoline
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 oz. Pecorino di Fossa or Parmesan, shaved (about 1/4 cup)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 10–12 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.

Toss kohlrabi, apple, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl; season with salt. Add ½ cup mint and gently toss to just combine.

Toss toasted hazelnuts and oil in a small bowl to coat; season with salt.

Divide kohlrabi salad among plates and top with seasoned hazelnuts, Pecorino, and more mint.


NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories (kcal) 270 Fat (g) 14 Saturated Fat (g) 4 Cholesterol (mg) 15 Carbohydrates (g) 21 Dietary Fiber (g) 9 Total Sugars (g) 10 Protein (g) 11 Sodium (mg) 380