Mediterranean Kale Salad

Massaging kale is fun ;)

Mediterranean Kale Salad

2 bunches kale
½ cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
Sea salt to taste
½ cup Greek olives
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup raw sunflower seeds
1 small red bell pepper, diced

1. Rinse kale and remove leaves from stems and tear leaves into bite-size pieces. Discard stems.
2. Place kale in large bowl and begin massaging olive oil into kale with hands. Add more oil as needed to thoroughly cover.
3. Add salt and lemon juice to kale and continue to massage. Add more salt and lemon if needed for flavor.
4. Once kale is sufficiently coated with oil, lemon and salt, mix in olives, onion and pepper slices, and toasted sunflower seeds.
5. Garnish with extra seeds. Let salad sit for at least 30 minutes to set up. Can enjoy chilled or at room temperature.