Massaged Kale Salad

Massaging kale with salt and lemon transforms it from tough to tender. A salad that actually keeps for days.

15 minServes 4Easy

Kale

Works well all year. Winter kale is especially good after a frost.

Serves 4

Ingredients

250gkale, stems removed, finely sliced
3 tbsplemon juice
3 tbspgood olive oil
1/2 tspsalt
50gparmesan or pecorino, shaved
30gtoasted pine nuts or almonds

Method

1Put sliced kale in a large bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil and salt.
2Massage vigorously for 3-4 minutes with clean hands until kale is softened, darkened and reduced in volume by half.
3Leave to rest 10 minutes. Top with cheese and nuts before serving.

Tips

This is one of the few salads that genuinely improves overnight. Make it ahead.

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