Mediterranean Diet Garlic Mayo Sauce

Elevate your meals with this creamy and zesty Mediterranean Diet Garlic Mayo Sauce, a homemade twist on a classic condiment that's as wholesome as it is flavorful. Crafted with rich extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and a tangy splash of lemon juice, this sauce boasts a silky texture and robust flavor perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Whisked to perfection with Dijon mustard and egg yolks, it delivers an effortlessly smooth emulsion without any preservatives. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be used as a dip for roasted or grilled veggies, a spread for sandwiches and wraps, or a topping for seafood dishes. Whether you're following the Mediterranean Diet or just want to upgrade your condiments, this recipe is a must-try for garlic lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 27/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 180 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or grate them using a microplane to ensure a fine texture.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt until well combined and smooth.

Step 3

Start adding the olive oil slowly, just a few drops at a time, while whisking vigorously to emulsify the sauce.

Step 4

Continue gradually adding the olive oil in a thin, steady stream while continuously whisking to maintain a stable emulsion.

Step 5

Once all the olive oil is incorporated, stir in the minced garlic.

Step 6

Season the sauce with ground black pepper and additional salt to taste if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Step 8

Serve the garlic mayo as a spread for sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip for grilled vegetables or seafood skewers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(268.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1742.8

Total Fat 191.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 369mg	0%
Sodium 2497.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 6.4g	0%

Vitamin D 36.6IU	0%
Calcium 70.1mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 123.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 96.8%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 1.7%