u003cbr/u003eI like Lacinato kale for salads. It's known by many other names: Tuscan Kale, Dinosaur Kale and Black Kale. It is more tender than some other varieties of kale which can be best when they're cooked. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWash and dry the leaves, then strip away the inner ribs which can be tough and stringy. If the kale seems tough, cut it into bite-sized pieces, add to a bowl with a teaspoon of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and massage the leaves with your fingers for a few minutes. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMassaging kale breaks down its tough fibers and makes it more tender and appealing.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cimg class=u0022wp-image-5981u0022 style=u0022max-width:100%;u0022 src=u0022https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Lacinato-Kale-for-kale-and-cara-cara-orange-salad.jpgu0022 alt=u0022lacinato kale or Tuscan kale or Dinosaur Kaleu0022/u003e