Kohlrabi and Turnip Slaw: Trust Me, It's Great
Right now you're probably saying one of two things: 1) what the hell is kohlrabi? or 2) a slaw of random root vegetables? Meh...I'll pass. But I strongly encourage you to read on, before you miss out on a lovely and refreshing summer slaw. Kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family, and comes in a variety of colors. It has a rather alien-looking appearance, with the leaves shooting off and up the sides of the bulb. (Both the bulb and the leaves are edible.) Smaller kohlrabi have a mild crunch reminicient of cabbage, but the bulbs get woody as they get bigger. These particular kohlrabi came from the wonderful folks at Wayward Seed Farm . Adam and Jaime's CSA is always interesting, as they cultivate heirloom vegetables that encourage you to try something new and different ...you're not just going to get lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers from them. (Full confession: I spent a morning on the back of a tractor, planting these kohlrabi at the Wayward Seed Farm wh...