Description
A creamy Mediterranean garlic aioli made in just minutes using simple pantry ingredients, perfect for dipping, spreading, or elevating everyday meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Mince garlic cloves finely and sprinkle with salt.
- Use the flat side of a knife to mash garlic into a paste.
- Add mayonnaise to a small bowl.
- Stir in garlic paste until well combined.
- Add olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
- Season with black pepper if desired.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate for at least 10–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the aioli rest in the refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to fully develop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 44mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: garlic aioli recipe, homemade aioli, garlic sauce, mediterranean condiment