Spicy Green Salad with Soy and Roasted Garlic Dress

Name: Spicy Green Salad with Soy and Roasted Garlic Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each garlic 1 head; 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided; 1 each limes juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated; 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sodium reduced; 1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste; 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground or to taste; 1/2 clove garlic; 4 cups mixed salad greens; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted

Servings: persons

1 each garlic 1 head
4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided
1 each limes juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
1 tablespoon soy sauce, sodium reduced
1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste
1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground or to taste
1/2 clove garlic
4 cups mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted

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To prepare dressing:
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Rub excess papery skin off garlic head without separating cloves.
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Slice the tip off, exposing the ends of the cloves.
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Place the garlic head on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap into a package.
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Put in a baking dish and bake until the garlic is very soft, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
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Unwrap and let cool slightly.
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Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
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Squeeze the garlic pulp into a blender or food processor (discard the skins). ]
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Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce; blend or process until smooth.
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Season with pepper.
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To prepare salad:
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Toss asparagus with 2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl.
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Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Roast, stirring once halfway through, until tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, season a wooden salad bowl by rubbing with 1/2 clove garlic and a pinch of salt.
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Chop the garlic and add to the bowl along with all the greens.
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(If leaves are large, tear them into bite-size pieces first.)
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Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over the greens.
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(Cover and refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup dressing for up to 3 days.)
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Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and the asparagus; toss and serve.
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Note: To toast sesame seeds, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each garlic 1 head, 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided, 1 each limes juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Green Salad with Soy and Roasted Garlic Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spicy Green Salad with Soy and Roasted Garlic Dressing

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