Creamy Garlic Mayo Sauce (Printable)

Smooth, flavorful garlic mayo enhanced with lemon juice and herbs for versatile use.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably full-fat, can substitute light)

→ Flavorings

02 - 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced or crushed
03 - 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well blended.
02 - Fold in chopped parsley if using, ensuring even distribution.
03 - Incorporate salt and black pepper, stirring until the mixture is smooth and uniform in flavor.
04 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired for balance.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop fully before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to preheat an oven, yet tastes like you fussed over it.
  • One batch transforms everything from sad leftover fries to grilled chicken into something memorable.
  • You probably already have every ingredient sitting in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • Raw garlic mellows and sweetens as it sits, so a sauce that tastes almost aggressive at first will be perfectly balanced after an hour in the fridge.
  • Mincing your garlic as fine as possible matters more than you'd expect—a garlic press or microplane grater makes the difference between chunks and silky sauce.
03 -
  • Use a garlic press or microplane to mince your garlic impossibly fine—it dissolves into the mayo instead of staying as visible bits.
  • Taste as you go and trust your own palate; garlic strength varies by season and freshness, so the recipe is just a starting point.

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