Portable, easy to make in large batches, not terribly temperature sensitive, and, most importantly, tasty, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. What sets this salad apart from the rest is its zesty sun-dried-tomato dressing; made in a blender or food processor, it's a mixture of tomatoes, capers, and garlic, thinned with olive oil and red wine vinegar. A generous handful of parmesan cheese and fresh basil finish off this satisfying salad that only tastes better the next day.
Get the recipe: sun-dried tomato pasta salad
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry