Kohlrabi and apple salad

A crunchy, original salad of raw kohlrabi and apple, lifted with lemon and herbs. Fresh and low in calories, it shows off this little-known vegetable with its mild, crisp taste.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 163 kcal · 3 g protein · 12 g carbohydrate · 11 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 kohlrabi
• 1 apple
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bunch of chives
• salt, pepper

Method

1. Peel the kohlrabi and cut it into thin slices or matchsticks.
2. Cut the apple into sticks.
3. Mix with the lemon juice and oil.
4. Add the chives and leave to stand for 10 minutes.

Nutritional benefits

Kohlrabi is low in calories and rich in vitamin C and fibre, with a mild flavour somewhere between cabbage and radish. Raw, it keeps all its crunch and nutrients. The apple adds freshness and fibre. An original, light, detox-style salad that suits weight loss. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• With grated carrot as well.
• With a yoghurt dressing (rémoulade style).
• With pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
• With black radish for more bite.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge; toss the apple in lemon juice so it does not turn brown.

💡 Good to know

Slice the kohlrabi finely (with a mandoline): raw and thin, it is tender and crunchy at the same time.

Further reading

Discover more vegetarian recipes · vegan recipes · weight-loss recipes · gluten-free recipes · lactose-free recipes.

Foods in this recipe: kohlrabi · apple · lemon · olive oil · chives.

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