Apple, Kohlrabi & Jicama Salad
Enjoy this simple Apple, Kohlrabi, & Jicama Salad, combining sweet apples, crunchy kohlrabi, and jicama in a light citrus vinaigrette. Perfect as a quick, healthy lunch or side dish.
Jicama is a great source of antioxidants, which reduce oxidative stress (wear and tear) in the body. Oxidative stress has been linked to chronic illness.
Ingredients:
Salad:
- 1 c. shredded Napa cabbage
- 2 c. kohlrabi cut into matchsticks
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 c. shredded red cabbage
- 2 c. Granny Smith apple cut into matchsticks
- 1 c. jicama root cut into matchsticks
- ¼ tsp. white pepper
- ¼ c. minced parsley
- ¼ c. parsley leaves, whole
Citrus Dressing
- ¼ c. fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. GF soy sauce
- 1 tsp. coconut sugar
- ½ c. avocado oil
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to make the dressing. Makes ½ c. Store in an airtight container and set aside.
- Put shredded cabbage into a large colander and sprinkle with salt. Massage salt into cabbage and let sit for 1 hour. Rinse cabbage with cold water and drain well.
- Transfer cabbage to a bowl and add apple, kohlrabi, jicama, pepper, and minced parsley. Mix well. Toss with citrus dressing and serve.