Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing

 Yum.  Great on a salad or great for a chicken marinade.

ROASTED GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

(makes 3/4 cup)

Ingredients:

*1 garlic head

*1  tablespoon olive oil

*1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

*1/4 cup olive oil

* 1 teaspoon lime juice

*2 teaspoons dijon mustard

*1/8 teaspoon salt

*1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

~Slice off tips of garlic, exposing the ends of the garlic cloves.

~Place the garlic head on a piece of aluminum foil.

~Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over garlic.

~Wrap in foil, and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until garlic is very soft.

~Remove from oven, unwrap and allow to cool some (until it's easy to touch).

~Squeeze softened garlic out of skins and place into a blender.

~Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

~Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using (I normally refrigerate for 3 our 4 hours).