Creamy Green Garlic Dressing
Description
This Creamy Green Garlic Dressing is a vibrant, dairy-free alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based vinaigrettes. By blending silken tofu with olive oil, white wine vinegar, and freshly roasted garlic, you achieve a luxuriously smooth texture that clings beautifully to greens. The subtle earthiness of the garlic pairs perfectly with bright parsley and sharp shallots, creating a balanced flavor profile that is both tangy and rich. It is an ideal accompaniment for robust salad greens, grain bowls, or as a dip for raw vegetables. Simple to whip up in a blender, this vegan dressing brings restaurant-quality elegance to everyday meals without any complicated techniques.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
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Peel off the outer papery skin from each head of garlic, keeping the bulb intact but exposing the top of the cloves.
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Brush the exposed tops of the garlic heads liberally with olive oil.
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Place the garlic heads in a small baking dish and roast for about 20 minutes, until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
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Allow the garlic to cool slightly, then squeeze the soft roasted cloves out of their skins into a bowl.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted garlic cloves, 1/2 cup packed minced parsley, 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, 2 ounces mashed silken tofu, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
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Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and emulsified.
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If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time while blending until it reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
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Taste and adjust salt or vinegar if needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Before using cold dressing, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and reblend if necessary to restore creaminess.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1192.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.0g7%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 136.0mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 264.0g88%
- Dietary Fiber 16.8g68%
- Sugars 8.0g
- Protein 51.2g103%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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