Massaged Kale Salad

This is more of a technique than a recipe—with just a quick massage, the tough fibers break down and farm-fresh kale turns into a tender, insanely flavorful salad base that even kale skeptics love.

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches Old Dog Farm kale (laccinato or curly)

• Old Dog Farm carrots (grated) AND/OR

• Old Dog Farm turnips (sliced thin) AND/OR

• Old Dog Farm beets (raw, grated) OR

• Pinenuts & sliced dates

Salad dressing:

• Drizzle of olive oil

• Drizzle of balsamic vinegar

• Juice of ½ - 1 lemon

• Sprinkle of salt

Directions:

1. Roughly tear the kale leaves away from the thick stems into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.

2. Drizzle with the olive oil, vinegar, & lemon juice, sprinkle with salt.

3. The Magic Step: Massage the kale for 1–2 minutes. Watch it transform into a deep green.

4. Toss in your favorite toppings and enjoy!