Kohlrabi and Mâche Salad Recipe-February 2024-www.zdask.com

　　Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　Ruggiero was so smitten with the kohlrabi salad at St. JOHN Bread & Wine, in London, that she snapped a photo of her plate and vowed to create her own version back in the States. Kohlrabi, which looks a lot like an alien spaceship, is as crisp as celery and has a pleasant mustardy flavor. Here, paper-thin slices get some additional zip from capers. The salad is so refreshing, its an ideal interlude between the extravagant meal and the dessert to come.

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　3 medium kohlrabi (2 pounds total)

　　1/2 small red onion

　　1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

　　3 tablespoons olive oil

　　2 tablespoons drained capers

　　2 ounces mâche (lamb's lettuce; 4 cups) or other small tender lettuce

　　Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer

Step 1

Peel kohlrabi. Slice very thin with slicer and put in a bowl.

Step 2

Slice onion very thin with slicer, then rinse in a sieve and pat dry. Stir into kohlrabi.

Step 3

Stir together lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper, then stir in oil and capers. Pour over vegetables. Toss with mâche, then serve immediately.