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    Lemon-Garlic Aioli

    By Heather ยท Published: Jul 27, 2012 ยท Updated: May 21, 2020 ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    lemon garlic aioli in a white bowl on a green napkin

    Have you ever wanted impress your friends with your mad cooking skills and knowledge but in reality wanted to put very little effort into woo-ing them? I've got your solution! It starts with an "A" and ends with "ioli". Say it with me now, AYE-O-LEE. Yes, aioli. All you have to do is invite a friend or family member over for a sandwich and when you're making it say,

    "Would you like aioli on your sandwich?"

    Now, unless they're in the know, the likelihood of them having a clue about what you just said is minimal. When they ask what it is, you can nonchalantly say something along the lines of it being a sauce you just whipped up for the sandwich, it's really no big deal, it's just aioli, you know, a lemon garlic explosion in your mouth, yada yada, you get the idea. All the while your guest is having their mind blown by your awesomeness.

    It will work, promise. (All advise solicited above is for entertainment purposes only. I am not held responsible for hurt feelings and/or people's minds not being blown. It is a very real possibility that aioli is more mainstream than I realize. Try at your own risk.)

    So, what is it really? Aioli is essentially a fancy name for garlic mayonnaise. It's a traditional sauce made from eggs, oil, and garlic but nowadays, the term aioli can be found describing all types and flavors of egg/oil based sauces. For our purposes I'm using prepared mayonnaise and adding ingredients to it. You'd be surprised what a little lemon juice, garlic, and pepper will do to your everyday sandwich spread.

    jar of mayonnaise, lemon, and garlic on an orange counter

    Place mayonnaise in a small bowl and add lemon juiceโ€ฆ

    lemon being squeezed into a measuring spoon

    finely minced garlic and just a dash of pepper.

    minced garlic on a knife on a green cutting board

    Give it a good stir and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. You can use this on sandwiches, in recipes, dips, or anything else that you use regular mayonnaise for. Make sure to come back on Monday for a killer hot sandwich recipe using this.

    lemon garlic aioli in a white bowl on a green napkin

    Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Want a simple sandwich spread that will take your sandwiches from "meh" to "great!"? This lemon-garlic aioli is the one for you!
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings

    Ingredients

    • ยพ C mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 clove garlic finely mined
    • โ…› teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper and stir. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 96 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 6 mg | Sodium: 89 mg | Potassium: 5 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 9 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 2 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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    Comments

    1. Caroline says

      July 02, 2022 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious! We used it as a dipping sauce for our calamari! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    2. Dylan says

      February 08, 2019 at 11:40 am

      Could you have more pop-up adds on your sight? How annoying. The minute I opened this recipe three separate windows opened up, blocking my ability to read. It's cheap and in poor taste. I'll never visit this sight again.

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      • Heather Cheney says

        February 22, 2019 at 12:30 pm

        Sorry about that, the ads shouldn't be blocking you from reading. I'll definitely let my ad company know so they can fix it. Running ads on the site allows me to bring FREE recipes to you. If you you'd rather not see ads, I recommend installing an ad blocker on your browser so you can browse ad-free.

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    3. Michelle says

      July 27, 2012 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Heather!
      how long will this last in the fridge? I made some of this last week (my Mom found a recipe in Chatelaine and I made it for her ... then HAD to make it for me too ๐Ÿ™‚ it's sooo yummy and easy to make. thanks ๐Ÿ™‚ I tried it on salmon burgers ... drool

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      • admin says

        August 06, 2012 at 10:18 pm

        Sorry, Michelle. I just saw this. I think it would last a week or so, any longer than that and the lemon juice might make the mayo go wonky.

        Reply

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