Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
500gms rigatoni or shell or any other small pasta,
1/2 cup olive oil,
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, washed,
2 cloves garlic, crushed,
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves,
1/4 cup pine nuts(optional),
1/2 cup sliced black olives,
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Method:
Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain well. In blender, blend oil, cilantro, garlic and oregano until smooth. Toss pasta with dressing; toss in pine nuts and olives; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts:Calories 370 calories

Tips:
1. Use Extra Virgin Olive oil for rich flavour and nutrition.
2. You can add some parmesan cheese to the salad if you are not watching out calaories.