1 box tri-color pasta, cooked and cooled
1 cup roasted red peppers, diced
1/4 capers, drained
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
8 large basil leaves, sliced
Balsamic Dressing (I really like Cape Cod’s version)
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle with balsamic and sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve chilled.
Serves 8






Holly Michaud is a personal chef who works for The Pier, a unique waterfront restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island. She has years of experience in the kitchen cooking for celebrities on various chartered yachts.


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