Kale and Kohlrabi Salad with Creamy Avocado Vinaigrette
I like to dress up a classic kale salad with some interesting shredded veggies. Kohlrabi is one of the lesser-known members of the cabbage family and often gets neglected because of its unusual appearance. It has the texture of a turnip but tastes more like a cross between a radish and cauliflower. The avocado-based dressing mimics a creamy balsamic vinaigrette, and it makes this kale salad (or any salad!) irresistible. This salad will hold up for a couple days in the refrigerator, and the flavor and texture get even better with time.
Combine the kale, kohlrabi, and carrots in a large bowl and toss well.
Scoop the avocado into a food processor or blender along with the balsamic vinegar, oil, and salt.
With the machine running, slowly add the water.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, add the sunflower seeds, and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
Season to taste with salt.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Kale easily tops the list of anti-inflammatory vegetables. It’s a good source of omega-3s, and it’s rich in vitamin K, which is an inflammation regulator.