Fresh, crisp, and with just the right amount of savory crunch, our kohlrabi salad with crispy bacon is more than just a side dish. If your mouth is watering, we’ve done our job of communication just how darn good this salad really is. So good in fact, that it may just become the centerpiece of your next meal. Try it out today!
Extra Fresh and Extra Zesty Too: Meet Our Kohlrabi Salad with Crispy Bacon
Kohlrabi is a regular on my table. Every time I stroll through the supermarket and see that the small green on sale, I’m ridiciously overjoyed. Whoosh, just like that, a few kohlrabi heads are dunked into my shopping cart. These little green dudes really do have a hidden superpower, they are absolutely brimming with all sorts of fantastic nutrients. From vitamin C and potassium to fiber, everything is there. With a serving of kohlrabi, you’re doing yourself some good from the inside out. And the vegetable has hardly any calories. It really is something to behold.
Personally, I love kohlrabi with a simple creamy herb sauce. And even if it’s hard for me to get sick of it, a little variety doesn’t hurt every now and then. In this salad recipe, the healthful veg will get an enticing flavor boost by combining it with apple, onion, parsley, crispy bacon, and a tangy honey-mustard dressing. Despite all the moving parts, this salad is relatively easy and quick to make too.
Begin by simply grating the kohlrabi and the apple finely with a grater. Slice the onion into rings and chip the parsley finely, then set all the aforementioned ingredients in a large bowl. Now all you have to do is fry some bacon until crispy and let it cool. Meanwhile, you can make the dressing by mixing olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour it over the salad and give it a good toss! Now crumble and sprinkle the crispy bacon on top. Your kohlrabi salad with crispy bacon is ready to be enjoyed!
Want even more ‘oomph’ to your salad? A few toasted sesame seeds make an excellently textured and aromatic topping, while a little crumbled feta will bring a sharp tang. And for the dressing, you could try adapting it with yogurt and dill if you prefer your salads creamier.
It’s always good to get your veggies in, and we personally believe that salads can be a palate for painting many-a-beautiful dish. Like for example, our peach, blueberry, and feta salad, raw zucchini salad, and classic chickpea salad with grilled chicken.

Kohlrabi Salad with Crispy Bacon
Ingredients
- 5-6 slices of bacon
- 2 kohlrabi
- 1 apple
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
- some fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a pan, fry the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Then let it drain and cool on paper towels.
- Peel the kohlrabi and the apple. Using a grater, grate both into thin strips or dice everything into small cubes. Peel the onion and cut into thin rings. Place everything into a large bowl.
- Wash and dry the parsley, then finely chop it.
- In a small bowl or dressing shaker, combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, and parsley to make a dressing. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the kohlrabi salad and mix well. Crumble and then sprinkle the bacon over the salad. Enjoy!