warm salmon and asparagus salad with pesto

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  tbd
servings:  2

pesto ingredients:
2 bunches fresh basil - washed and leaves pulled
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
sea salt

salmon ingredients:
2 portions wild salmon
2 tablespoons fresh pesto
1 bunch asparagus - woody ends trimmed
4 cups mesclun greens or arugula
extra virgin olive oil
lemon

pesto steps:
1.  place basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor; process on medium.  drizzle in olive oil while the motor is running.  season with salt.

2.  if too thick, add a small amount of water and process.  set aside in a bowl.

salmon steps:
1.  turn grill or broiler on high.  brush each piece of salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  do the same with the asparagus.

2.  grill the asparagus for 2 minutes on each side.  set aside.  grill the salmon for 3 minutes on each side. 

3.  meanwhile, place the greens in a bowl, toss with olive oil, salt and lemon juice.  place on 2 plates.

4.  arrange the asparagus and salmon.  drizzle 1 tablespoon of pesto over the top of each piece of salmon.  serve while salmon is warm.

- goop, january 2011