In the Kitchen with Laura Parisi

"The breath of Rose is like the beating of angel’s wings. It operates with a light far brighter than the sun, vibrating with the energy of unconditional, universal love and giving."-Laura Parisi
In the Kitchen with Nature Evolutionaries, a monthly feature that shares recipes from Earth-honoring, plant-wise folks passionate about delicious and healing foods. This is an invitation to connect with Nature through preparing and eating our food.

Rainbow Chard, Blueberry & Rose Salad

Serves 6

This stunning salad is a feast for the senses—shimmering in color, kissed with floral fragrance, and bursting with nourishment. To ensure purity and safety, we recommend using rose petals from your own organically grown roses or sourcing them from a trusted organic grower.

Ingredients

Salad

1 large bunch rainbow Swiss chard (or any seasonal salad greens)
1 cup blueberries
½ cup raw, sprouted sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Dressing

¼ cup fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons local honey
¼ cup unrefined olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint
Salt & pepper to taste

Garnish

Fresh petals from 2 organic roses (or)
¼ cup dried organic rose petals

Instructions

Prep the greens
Rinse and dry the chard. Taste the stem for tenderness—if chewy, compost or save for a future cooked dish. Tear or chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
Add salad ingredients
Toss in the blueberries, sunflower seeds, and chives.
Make the dressing
Combine all dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake vigorously until well blended.
Dress the salad
Drizzle the dressing lightly over the salad. Toss gently with your hands, massaging the greens and playfully squishing a few blueberries to release their juice.
Garnish with roses
Sprinkle fresh or dried rose petals over the top just before serving.

Let each bite be a reminder of beauty, nourishment, and the quiet joy that blooms when we bring Nature to our table. 🌹

Laura Parisi is a Food Alchemist, Holistic Health Coach, Gardener, Artist, and Reiki Master. She is known as an extraordinary teacher, spiritual nutritionist, energy healer, and co-creative partner with nature. Through the eyes of the spirit, she combines her knowledge of food and plants as medicine, along with her love of cooking, tending the land, and gratitude for what Mother Earth has provided for us. Laura is committed to helping individuals live vibrantly healthy, happy, and balanced lives. She is the founder of Rooted Angel LLC and Rooted Angel Cooking School.