Ingredient Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Salad Sesame Kohlrabi & Chicken Salad 4.7 (10) 8 Reviews 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. By Laura Kanya Laura Kanya Laura Kanya is a recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Charlotte & Johnny Autry Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. 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 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 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 432 Calories 22g Fat 20g Carbs 39g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.