Kohlrabi is a cross between a cabbage (kohl) and a turnip (rabi) and tastes very much like a mild radish. It can be cooked or used raw. In this sweet and spicy salad we have mixed grated raw kohlrabi and carrot with cranberries and crushed red pepper for a nice summertime salad.
Ingredients
Salt
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup orange flavored cranberries
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil*
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper (less if you want it less spicy)
2 kohlrabi*( approximately 1 pound), grated
1 carrot*, grated
Instructions
Grate kohlrabi into large bowl and add salt. Set aside for a few minutes and then drain off extra water.
In a small bowl mix vinegar, cranberries, sugar, olive oil and crushed red pepper; set aside.
Grate carrot and toss with grated kohlrabi until mixed well. Add liquid and mix completely. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.