Description
A creamy, flavorful garlic aioli that elevates any dish, perfect for dipping or spreading.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Start by finely mincing the garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and minced garlic until combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously until the mixture emulsifies.
- Once you have reached your desired consistency, add the lemon juice and salt.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the aioli to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil for presentation.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute some of the olive oil with Greek yogurt. For a vegan option, use aquafaba instead of egg yolks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: garlic aioli, dipping sauce, Mediterranean dip, family recipe