Green on Green Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad

My boyfriend and I were brainstorming what would make a great summer salad and the idea for a cilantro pesto with all green vegetables came to mind. It was a joint effort coming up with the concept. It's fun and yummy too. I am lactose intolerant so I omitted the cheese, but that would increase the flavor for sure if added. Also substituting any pasta, grain, or rice would be great too. The sauce too can be interchangeable with all types of sandwiches, pizza, etc.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• cilantro pesto sauce

• 1  bunch  chopped fresh cilantro, no stems
• 1⁄4 cup  toasted  pumpkin seeds
• 1  tablespoon  crushed garlic
• 2  tablespoons  roasted chopped green chilies
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil, add more if necessary
•  salt
•  pasta
•  vegetables
• 8  ounces pasta, cooked and chilled (star #54 style)
• 1  cucumber, quartered and sliced thin
• 1⁄2 cup sugar snap pea, halved
• 5  green onions, sliced green parts only

Directions

1. Put all cilantro ingredients into food processor or blender and blend until creamy.
2. Boil pasta, drain.
3. Mix pesto with pasta until well incorporated. Chill one hour.
4. Add vegetable mixture, stir.
5. Salt to taste and serve.