1. Heat oven to 400�F.
2. Make Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in blender. Pulse until finely chopped, then puree, scraping frequently until smooth. Set aside .
3. Make salmon: Sprinkle salt and pepper on salmon. Heat oil in 12-inch ovenp roof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin side up 3 to 4 m inutes until golden. Place in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes until salmon is co oked through.
4. Let stand 15 minutes; cover and refrigerate. At serving time, drizzle with vinaigrette.
This simple yet sophisticated entr�e pairs moist roast salmon with a delicate bl end of cilantro, nuts and garlic.
Total prep time: 30 minutes Degree of difficulty: easy MC formatted by Barb at Possum Kingdom using MC Buster 2.0g & SNT on 8/17/98 Downloaded from Ladies Home Journal Web Pages at http://www.lhj.com