Massaged Kale with Grated Root Vegetables and Avocado

For the salad:

• 1 large bunch kale, washed, de-stemmed and chopped (about 5 cups)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 c. grated rutabaga, turnips, parsnips, or celeriac
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1 teaspoon black or white sesame seeds

For the dressing:

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, pour olive oil and salt over kale. Take off your rings and watch, roll up your sleeves, and massage the oil and salt into the kale for 2-3 minutes, until the kale starts to break down and wilt. The kale can benefit from having a half-hour of relaxation after its massage, but that isn’t strictly required.
2. Top with carrot, rutabaga, avocado , scallions and sesame seeds. Mix together dressing ingredients and toss with the salad.