Real Men Massage Kale

Kale is upon us. In the roughneck neighborhood I call home, grown men talk about it in familiar tones. Pickup trucks sport bumperstickers ordering one to "eat more Kale." It shows up at barbecues and crawfish boils and pig roasts. Kale is here.

Kale Amidst the Chaos

Because I have trouble finding good preparation for Kale, I was ecstatic when a salad recipe suggested by a friend worked out so well. Start by massaging the kale with olive oil--just enough to wilt the lettuce and ply its texture, but not enough to make it too oily. Add sesame seeds and mango in proportions agreeable to common decency. Prepare separately a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.

The salad will keep for days in the fridge, and makes for great lunches if dressed the day of. So go ahead. Massage the kale.