A fresh matchstick salad made with raw kohlrabi, apple and fennel.  

Recipe: Elien Lewis, homegrownhappiness.co.nz

Serves: 4
Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 medium kohlrabi bulbs
1 large fennel bulb
1 large apple

Dressing:
1 tsp maple syrup
zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt

METHOD

Peel the fibrous outer skin from the kohlrabi bulbs. Slice into matchsticks.

Core the apple and slice it the same way. Thinly slice the fennel bulb. Save a few of the fennel fronds to garnish.

In a small jar, combine the dressing ingredients, seal the jar with a lid, and shake well. Combine the vegetables in a bowl and toss with the dressing.

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