Ingredients

• 3 medium kohlrabi (2 pounds total)
• 1/2 small red onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 2 ounces mâche (lamb's lettuce; 4 cups) or other small tender lettuce
• Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer

Instructions

1. Peel kohlrabi. Slice very thin with slicer and put in a bowl.
2. Slice onion very thin with slicer, then rinse in a sieve and pat dry. Stir into kohlrabi.
3. Stir together lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper, then stir in oil and capers. Pour over vegetables. Toss with mâche, then serve immediately.