Soy & Roasted Garlic Dressing

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From EatingWell:  March/April 2009

Roasted garlic gives this Asian-inspired dressing a deep, nutty flavor. It's great on any combination of salad greens, or use it as a dipping sauce for dumplings.

About 3/4 cup | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 head garlic
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Rub excess papery skin off garlic head without separating cloves. Slice the tip off, exposing the ends of the cloves. Place the garlic head on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap into a package. Put in a baking dish and bake until the garlic is very soft, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Unwrap and let cool slightly.
3. Squeeze the garlic pulp into a blender or food processor (discard the skins). Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce; blend or process until smooth. Season with pepper.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 62 Calories; 6 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 4 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 2 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 33 mg Sodium; 30 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.