Roasted Garlic Greens -

Roasted Garlic Greens

(1 large head) garlic
(4 Tbsp.) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
(2 Tbsp.) balsamic or red-wine vinegar
(1 Tbsp.) lime juice
(1/8 tsp.) salt
(1 medium) shallot, finely chopped
(1/4 cup) pine nuts, toasted
(2 oz.) goat cheese, crumbled
(6 cups) dandelion greens or spinach, tough stems removed and cut into bite-size pieces
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Salad

A warm roasted garlic dressing coats dandelion greens and is served with toasted pine nuts and crumbled goat cheese.

About 20 minutes

About 1 hr 5 minutes

1Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a piece of foil in a baking dish.
2Remove paper from garlic head and cut the tips off. Place garlic on foil, top with 1 Tbsp. oil and wrap. Bake 40-60 minutes. Set aside to cool, unwrapped.

3When cool, remove the skins and put the garlic into a food processor along with 3 Tbsp. oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper. Process until smooth.

4Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add blended dressing and heat 1-2 minutes. Stir in shallot, simmer another 3-5 minutes.
5Meanwhile, place greens into a large bowl. Toss greens with dressing. Serve with pine nuts, cheese and a sprinkle of pepper, if desired.

Serving Size: 1/4 of salad

Amount Per Serving:

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Green Salads with No Meat

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy, Peanuts

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.