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Jammy Pepper Pasta Salad

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This spicy, sweet, and punchy pasta salad is perfect for a hot summer picnic when mayonnaise just doesn’t feel right. If you aren’t a big fan of heat, skip the chiles in favor of all sweet bell peppers­—it will still be bright and delicious, and perfect at room (ahem, air) temperature.

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