This massaged kale salad is so simple to make and will quickly become one of your favorites. Discover the magic of massaging kale!

It’s time for some salad!

And not just any salad, a massaged kale salad. Yeah, I know…I don’t even go for any massages meanwhile my kale over here is getting allll the VIP treatment. Sigh.

But really, there’s some *big magic* to massaging kale that will totally transform it in a salad and will make it go from stalky, tough and dry (ew.) to soft, luscious and tasty. (Yay!)

Kale health benefits

Kale is loaded tons of health benefits, so definitely a green veggie you want to be filling you plate with! Generally, the darker and greener your veggies, the more nutrient-dense they are.

Kale is one of my favorite go-to for dark leafy greens and can easily be added to smoothies, soups or in this case, made into a delicious salad.

Kale is:

Loaded with calcium, vitamin K,
High in Fiber
High in iron
Good for digestion
Is anti-inflammatory

How to massage kale for a salad

I know it may seem a little bizarre. Massaging our greens for a salad…like, really? But massaging kale helps to break down the tough cells structure and gives the kale a more tender and softer texture.

So here’s how to do it:

Remove the stems from your kale
Rinse the kale and dry
Shred the kale
Add the kale to a bowl with some olive oil
Use your hands to gently massage the kale until its nice and soft and tender

Doing this will instantly change your kale salad from blah to YAH!

A few notes on the recipe

This recipe for the best massaged kale salad is made with kale, avocado, seeds and dried cranberries, which gives the salad a perfect variety of textures and flavours.

The dressing for this salad is very simple, (olive oil & lemon juice) but if you prefer a vinaigrette on your salads you can go ahead and use your favourite one.

Unlike some other salads, this salad can be dressed a couple hours in advance before you want to serve it. (Though it’s still best enjoyed the same day you make it in my opinion!)

Make sure to use toasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for this salad, this is a must and will make your salad sooo tasty!

This salad is naturally vegan, gluten-free, paleo friendly and keto friendly so it can be enjoyed by everyone! 🙂

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Enjoy!