Measure everything except the salt and pepper into the food processor

Blitz until everything is well chopped and blended to a good consistency.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Cover and chill until use

Preheat your oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange salmon portions on the baking sheet, skin side down if applicable.

Drizzle a little sesame oil over the salmon, use a pastry brush to evenly spread it over the top and sides of each salmon piece. Season with a little salt and pepper.

Sprinkle the salmon portions generously with sesame seeds, turning the pieces to coat the sides as well.

Bake until done. For salmon this size, it’s usually about 15 minutes.

As the salmon is baking, arrange your prepared vegetables on top of your base salads - or beds of salad greens, if not using base salads.

Put a big scoop of the pesto on each salad.

When the salmon is done, carefully lift it up off the skin, place it on the salad, and serve!