sesame kohlrabi and chicken salad

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Sesame Kohlrabi & Chicken Salad

Kohlrabi (a bulbous vegetable related to broccoli and Brussels sprouts but with a milder, sweet flavor) and almonds add crunch to this crowd-pleasing salad. Baked tofu or shrimp can be used instead of the chicken.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons 50%-less-sodium tamari
  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 large kohlrabi (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 3 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted