Chef Matteo’s Winter Kale Salad

Earlier this month you watched the first episode of The Joe Show. If you missed it, check it out here. One of the episode’s highlights featured Chef Matteo showing Joe how to make a healthy and vibrant Winter Kale Salad. Chef Matteo strives to elevate plant-based cuisine to the respect it deserves. He seeks fresh, seasonal ingredients that are local, organic, and sustainably grown. Read more about Chef Matteo in our interview: http://bit.ly/14awvxA

Chef Matteo’s Winter Kale Salad is perfect for cold months since it fills your body up with an abundance of nutrients, healthy fat, and a hint of natural sweetness.

Ingredients:
1 bunch green curly kale, peel leaves off the stem into bitesize pieces
1 avocado
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
1 carrot, chopped or julienned
1/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds

Directions:
1.) Add kale, carrots, raisins and sunflower seeds to large salad bowl.

2.) Add avocado and mix together using hands, making sure everything is coated evenly.

3.) Add olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt and pepper to taste.

4.) Toss together and enjoy!