Ingredients
5 cloves garlic, finely grated, minced, or pressed
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 small lemon)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Stir 5 finely grated garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- After 15 minutes, whisk in 3/4 cup mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the aioli and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more kosher salt or up to an additional tablespoon of lemon juice for extra tang.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- This aioli can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- If the aioli thickens after refrigeration, simply stir it well before using.
- This aioli is best enjoyed cold and does not require reheating.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
