Place the kale in a salad bowl.  Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the kale.  Add 1 tsp olive oil and a few cracks of black pepper.  Use your hands to massage the kale mixture for about 30 seconds.  This will tenderize the kale leaves.  Add croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing to your liking.  Serve immediately.