Shaved Kohlrabi and Arugula Salad with Chunky Garlic and Pimenton Dressing
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- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 medium heads garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 teaspoon pimenton picante (hot Spanish smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Coarse salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium or 1 large kohlrabi (1 pound), trimmed
- 1 1/2 cups arugula, trimmed
- 1 ounce toasted sliced almonds (1/4 cup)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove 1 garlic clove from 1 head, and very finely grate, setting aside 1/8 teaspoon. Wrap remaining heads of garlic in foil, and roast until very soft and golden inside, about 1 hour. Unwrap; let cool.
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Meanwhile, whisk together grated garlic, lemon zest and juice, paprika, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins, and add 2 tablespoons to bowl, reserving remainder for another use. Stir to combine but leave very chunky. Stir in oil (do not completely incorporate).
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Shave kohlrabi very thinly on a mandoline. Divide among 4 plates; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spoon dressing over kohlrabi, then top with arugula leaves and almonds.
Cook's Note
Using the cruciferous arugula -- instead of baby greens or other lettuce -- gives this salad a spicier flavor that complements the mild sweetness of the kohlrabi.
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