Week 5: Pickled Kohlrabi and the Kitchen Sink Salad

 

Recipe for Week 5: Pickled Kohlrabi and the Kitchen Sink Salad

SWEETGREEN, MOVE OVER! DOUBLE THIS RECIPE TO ALLOW FOR BULK PREP *the prep time is minimal, however, please allow at least 2 hours for kohlrabi to pickle. To reduce prep time, just throw in the kohlrabi matchsticks sans pickling! ** lightly salting your prepped veggies will bring out their natural flavors!   FOR SALAD 1 Napa cabbage, thinly chopped, core removed 3 carrots, grated 1 cucumber, skin peeled, diced 3 scallions, chopped 1 bunch green beans, lightly blanched, cooled and chopped 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1 large kohlrabi, cut into matchsticks (set aside for pickling if desired) *1 Hungarian pepper, seeds removed, thinly chopped (set aside for pickling) *1/2 bunch chives, chopped (set aside for pickling) FOR DRESSING 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup warm water (needed to breakdown miso) 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp miso paste 1 tbsp grated ginger 1 tsp peppercorn   *FOR PICKLING LIQUID 1 cup water 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 grated garlic clove 1 tsp peppercorn SALAD:  PREPARATION: Wash and chop vegetables accordingly! Match sticking the kohlrabi will required a sharp knife and patience. Lightly sprinkle kosher salt on chopped vegetables to increase flavor. EXTRAS: I added some extra edamame and peanuts I had lying around! DRESSING: Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake! or in a bowl and whisk! The dressing measurements are for bulk preparation and can be saved in the fridge for 3 weeks! ENJOY: Toss veggies, cabbage, salad dressing, and serve! If you're choosing to quick pickle the kohlrabi, wait 1.5 to 2 hours, remove a handful of matchsticks from pickling liquid and enjoy! (be careful not to plate any peppercorns) PICKLED KOHLRABI: Pickled matchsticks will remain fresh for 1 week in the fridge   PREPARATION: Place matchsticks in large mason jar. Bring water, vinegar, salt, honey (or sugar) to boil. FLAVOR: Add chopped peppers, peppercorns, grated garlic and Chinese chives to mason jar. COMBINE: Pour pickling liquid over matchsticks and wait at least 2 hours before plating. Helpful tips: Please use a mason or jam jar for pickling process. Pouring boiled water in standard glasses will cause Tupperware to shatter. This pickled slaw pairs well with grilled meats and rice! NEED HELP USING UP YOUR HERBS? Wrap them at the stem, hang on a hook, and after one week, you'll have a diy herb pantry.  Up-cycle an old jar and use it for storage!