How to Massage Kale
Serves 1
5 mins prep
5 mins total
Learn How to Massage Kale to prepare it for use in all your favorite salads! This step-by-step guide teaches you how to tenderize this leafy green with just 2 simple ingredients to make it more palatable, tender, and easily digestible.
Wash and dry the kale: Rinse kale under cold running water until no dirt or debris is left. Place kale leaves on a clean kitchen towel. Using another towel (or paper towels), dry kale leaves as much as you can.*
Chop the kale: Remove leaves from kale stems either with your hands or using a knife. Chop kale leaves into small bite size pieces. Save the kale stems for your next chicken or vegetable stock, or discard them.
Add oil and salt: Transfer chopped kale into a large salad bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt if using.
Massage the kale: Using clean hands, massage (gently rub) kale leaves for 2-3 minutes turning often to make sure all kale leaves are softened, it has turned dark green, and lost about 1/3 of its volume.
Serve: Use in your favorite kale salads* or other recipes.
