Wash the kale under cold running water. Shake the leaves dry or pat them dry with a paper towel or dish cloth (you just don’t want them dripping wet).
De-stem (remove the tough stem) from each leaf of kale and save for later or discard. Tear or chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. (this step is not necessary if you are using baby kale)
Place chopped kale in a large bowl; drizzle olive oil and lemon juice onto the kale; use clean hands to “massage” the kale for 3-5 minutes. Let kale rest at room temperature for up to 1 hour.
Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.