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Cherry Kale Ditalini
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Cherry Kale Salami Ditalini Pasta Salad

Cherries, kale, and salami combine in this unique and light pasta salad that is the perfect side for any summer BBQ.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
resting time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ditalini pasta
  • 1 bunch purple kale
  • 2 cups cherries
  • 3 ounces salami
  • 1/4 cup banana peppers chopped
  • 1/4 cup juice from banana pepper jar
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • salt crushed red pepper

Instructions

  • Bring the pasta water to a boil and drop the pasta.
  • Pit the cherries and chop them
  • Remove the kale from the stems and chop small. Add the kale to a bowl and massage with your fingers for 3 minutes until tender and wilted.
  • Chop the salami. Add the salami and cherries to the bowl with the kale along with everything else.
  • Strain the pasta and add it immediately to the bowl with all the rest of the ingredients. Stir well to combine. Refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours.