Kohlrabi Salad with Cilantro and Lime. While waiting in line at the farmers market, I overheard several people pointing at and commenting on a strange looking vegetable they had never seen before. What is it How do you cook it Kohlrabi, if you are unfamiliar, is a vegetable in the Brassica family along with cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower and just as nutrient dense. They can be eaten cooked or raw. The word Kohrabi is German and translates to cabbage turnip. And thats exactly how I would describe its flavor. Kind of cabbage y and kind of turnip y, with a hint of sweetness and peppery bite. They are fairly common in German speaking countries, and recently have been showing up in our local markets. Parsnip Recipes there. I love kohlrabi in its raw state, for its flavor, delicious crunch and amazing health benefits. This simple kohlrabi salad recipe with cilantro and lime zest   is dressed with a refreshing Citrus Vinaigrette made with fresh orange juice. Its vegan and gluten free, and suprisingly filling, while remaining low in calories. Kohlrabi can be found locally at the Spokane Farmers Market,  located on 5th and Brown in downtown Spokane on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Several growers offered them last week and said they should continue to harvest them though out the summer. Kohlrabi greens are also edible can be treated like collard greens or kale. Kohlrabi ranges in color from pale green to white to deep purple. Kohlrabi has very thick skin and peeling it can be challenging. Make sure you have a sharp peeler and plan on peeling it twice. Once its peeled, the rest is very easy. The insides are crisp and juicy like an apple or jicima. Oohwg2e_8S3ytg0rTdwqTxL2bBT1Bc1Sb-q_eyogmh_LV3rJrkl2ia25VOKDnb4PPjYf1Kq8KcCQQwTelv' alt='Apple Jalapeno Coleslaw' title='Apple Jalapeno Coleslaw' />SoHo caters to all types of private and corporate events and functions such as birthday parties, business luncheons, dinners, charity fundraisers and more. If you are uncertain about Kohlrabi and are hesitant to commit to a whole salad made entirely of kohlrabi, you could try substituting part of the kohlrabi in the recipe with shredded cabbage, jicima, apple, sliced cucumber or sliced fennel. Slice Kohlrabi in to 14 inch thick match sticks. You could also grate in a food processor. Another fun way to try Kohlrabi is to make Kohlrabi home fries. Coat with rice flour and season with your favorite seasoning and fry or try baking them. Perhaps better in the fall or winter. Lime zest and cilantro are added to the salad. Fresh orange juice gives the dressing its delightful and refreshing flavor. Half a jalapeo gives a perfect little kick. One whole one, for me, was too spicy and detracted from the overall flavor. Combine all the ingredients and toss with the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve. This salad also tastes good the next day, holding its crunch well. Need help in the kitchen eHow offers quick and easy recipe ideas and cooking techniques for everyday meals as well as holidays and other celebrations. Garnish with a little zest and cilantro before serving.