Description
Creamy basil garlic aioli brings Mediterranean charm to any dish, blending rich, herbaceous flavors with silky homemade mayonnaise. Drizzle this luxurious sauce over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or use as a dipping delight that elevates simple ingredients to gourmet status.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredient:
- 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) olive oil for a silkier texture
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients – mayonnaise, minced garlic, freshly chopped basil, zesty lemon juice, pungent Dijon mustard, and a delicate sprinkle of salt and pepper – into a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until it transforms into a velvety, uniform sauce, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure complete integration of ingredients.
- Evaluate the aioli’s flavor profile and texture, gradually introducing additional olive oil if a more fluid consistency is desired.
- Fine-tune the seasoning by incrementally adding more salt, bright lemon juice, or aromatic basil to achieve a perfectly balanced and personalized condiment that tantalizes the taste buds.
- Transfer the completed aioli to a serving bowl or storage container, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify for approximately 15-30 minutes before serving, which will enhance its overall taste complexity.
Notes
- Balance garlic intensity by roasting cloves first, which mellows sharp flavors and adds subtle sweetness to the aioli.
- Create dairy-free version by using vegan mayonnaise or cashew-based alternative for those with dietary restrictions.
- Control texture by gradually adding olive oil and monitoring consistency, ensuring smooth, spreadable sauce without separation.
- Enhance flavor depth by toasting fresh basil leaves briefly before blending, which releases more complex herbal notes and intensifies aromatics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg