Description
This creamy and flavorful Garlic Mayonnaise is a quick and easy homemade sauce that adds a rich, garlicky punch to sandwiches, dips, grilled dishes, and more. Made with simple fresh ingredients and customizable to your taste, it enhances everyday meals with smooth texture and bright, balanced flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably high-quality or homemade)
- 2–3 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons olive oil (optional, for extra silkiness and fruitiness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic: Peel and finely mince fresh garlic cloves, or use a garlic press to achieve a fine texture. Smaller garlic pieces help distribute the flavor evenly throughout the mayonnaise.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, add the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently but thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your garlic mayonnaise and tweak the seasoning as desired. Add more minced garlic for a stronger garlic flavor, or an extra splash of lemon juice for additional brightness.
- Optional Olive Oil Drizzle: To enhance silkiness and add a fruity layer, slowly drizzle in a small amount of good quality olive oil while stirring continuously.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover and refrigerate the garlic mayonnaise for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the brightest and sharpest flavor compared to pre-minced or powdered garlic.
- Let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to improve flavor integration and texture.
- Add lemon juice gradually as it brightens the sauce but can quickly overpower if added excessively.
- Choose a high-quality mayonnaise or make your own for the best taste and creaminess.
- Balance the amount of raw garlic carefully to avoid bitterness or overwhelming heat.
- Store leftover garlic mayonnaise in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 4 to 5 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it can negatively affect texture.
- Serve the sauce cold or at room temperature; no reheating needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American/International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: garlic mayonnaise, garlic aioli, homemade mayo, garlic sauce, creamy garlic dip, easy condiment, garlic spread