Massaging Kale for Salads

5 / 5 (1 reviews)

Learn How To Prep, Massage and Soften Kale for salads with olive oil and lemon juice for the perfect method to turn tough, bitter kale into tender and soft greens. If you aren't preparing raw kale salads by massaging it, you need to START!

By: Tara Smithson (via Simplymadeeats)
Original Publish: Feb 15, 2022
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026
Prep: 10 mins
Yields: 4, 4 servings

Nutrition Facts

105 Calories
0.8 gProtein
3.5 gCarbs
10.7 gFat
Finished Massaging Kale for Salads

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Begin by rinsing and drying the kale. 

  2. Remove each stem by pulling the kale off the stems or cutting down each side of the stem to remove it. 

  3. Chop the Kale into bite size pieces and place it into a large bowl.

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Chef's Notes



Enjoy this beautifully prepped massaged kale on any salad of your choice. I love to smash up my homemade croutons into smaller pieces and serve on top of this kale with a generous amount of shredded parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. 

Enjoy this beautifully prepped massaged kale on any salad of your choice. I love to smash up my homemade croutons into smaller pieces and serve on top of this kale with a generous amount of shredded parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. 

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Nicole ★ 5.0/5

This really helps taking out that bitter flavor!

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