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This warm Wilted Kale Salad is my ode to winter time vegetables.  It brings color to the wet, grey, and dark days of winter. And it satisfies my need for greens at a time when I don’t crave raw foods.

Kale is a nutritional powerhouse.  That’s why I try to eat is as often as I can.  I’m not a big fan of raw kale, but this warm kale salad is the perfect winter time side dish.

My kids know that I serve green veggies EVERY day.  Often several time a day.  Because kale is so nutrient-dense, it shows up on our dinner plates often.  Kale is loaded with calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, and K.  It’s also loaded with powerful antioxidants.

I added some beautiful roasted seasonal vegetables to my beloved kale for a hearty, warming salad. You’ll notice a hint of spices on the squash, adding to the warmth.  A light citrus dressing gives a refreshing burst of flavor.  And pomegranates just make it beautiful.

My inspiration for this salad was the colors. The constant rain here in Northern California has made for gloomy, grey days that call for curling up and being cozy.  I give thanks for the water to quench the parched earth in this part of the world.  The scarcity of water over the past couple of years has made me conscious of how much we need these rainy days, even though my soul craves the warm sun.

I am also reminded how important this dormant rest is for me as well.  The seasons teach me so much.  While I love to play and be out in summer, the quiet, darker days of fall and winter are essential  for healing and grounding.  As my garden looses it’s colors and goes to sleep, I, too, must learn to turn inward for my winter’s rest.  As the rain falls outside of my window today, I am surrendering to the sleepy stillness, remembering to nourish myself deeply.

The word nourish comes to me often when I create my food in the kitchen because that is my goal.  While I strive to make beautiful foods to share, the ultimate intention is to keep nourishing my body so I can heal and thrive.

I do hope you enjoy this nourishing salad.  It was made with love.

xo,

Katja

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