Sesame Kohlrabi & Chicken Salad

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Kohlrabi (a bulbous vegetable related to broccoli and Brussels sprouts but with a milder, sweet flavor) and almonds add crunch to this crowd-pleasing salad. Baked tofu or shrimp can be used instead of the chicken.

Sesame Kohlrabi & Chicken Salad
Credit: Charlotte & Johnny Autry
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
  • This kohlrabi chicken salad offers a healthy balance of flavors.
  • Chicken is high in protein to support muscle growth and repair.
  • Almonds and sesame seeds provide nutty flavors and a satisfying crunch.
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons 50%-less-sodium tamari

  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce

  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

  • 1 large kohlrabi (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into matchsticks

  • 3 cups shredded napa cabbage

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 1 cup grated carrots

  • 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. Whisk vinegar, tamari, chile-garlic sauce, orange zest and ¼ cup cilantro in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in grapeseed (or canola) oil and sesame oil. Stir in kohlrabi, cabbage, chicken, carrots and snow peas. Serve topped with almonds, sesame seeds and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

432 Calories
22g Fat
20g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 1/4 cups
Calories 432
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 39g 78%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin A 5669IU 113%
Vitamin C 94mg 104%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin E 5mg 31%
Folate 30mcg 8%
Vitamin K 10mcg 8%
Sodium 744mg 32%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%
Magnesium 69mg 16%
Potassium 767mg 16%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.