Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and cut a 8 x 8 piece of aluminum foil.

Step 2

Place the garlic cloves in the middle of the piece of aluminum foil.

Step 3

Pour olive oil on the garlic cloves and season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Gather the corners of the foil and bunch them together creating a little package.

Step 5

Place on a baking sheet or in an oven safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until soft and golden brown.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl add the light mayonnaise, lemon juice, thyme leaves, and a generous pinch of salt. Stir well and set aside.

Step 7

When the garlic has finished roasting, set it aside and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

Open the garlic package and transfer the roasted garlic cloves into a small ramekin. Using the backside of a fork, smash the garlic cloves into a paste.

Step 9

Scoop the mashed garlic paste into the prepared mayonnaise mixture and stir.

Step 10

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.