Name: Shaved Kohlrabi with Apple and Hazelnuts
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts; 2 medium kohlrabi (about 2 pounds 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 ounces Pecorino di Fossa or Parmesan, shaved (about 1/4 cup)

Thin apple slices on a white plate topped with herbs and hazelnuts.

Shaved Kohlrabi with Apple and HazelnutsPhoto by Christopher Baker

A version of this salad has been on Estela's menu since its opening; 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.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts

2 medium kohlrabi (about 2 pounds 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 ounces Pecorino di Fossa or Parmesan, shaved (about 1/4 cup)

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 10–12 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
Step 2
Toss kohlrabi, apple, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl; season with salt. Add 1/2 cup mint and gently toss to just combine.
Step 3
Toss toasted hazelnuts and oil in a small bowl to coat; season with salt.
Step 4
Divide kohlrabi salad among plates and top with seasoned hazelnuts, Pecorino, and more mint.
Step 5
DO AHEAD: Hazelnuts can be toasted 1 day ahead; store airtight at room temperature.

TagsSalad Kohlrabi Root Vegetable Vegetable Hazelnut Nut Apple Fruit Starter Dinner Gluten Free Vegetarian 30 Minutes or Less Weeknight Meals Easy Quick Fall Bon Appétit

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