Garlic Aioli Creamy Dip (Printable)

A creamy mix of garlic, mayo, lemon, and spices delivering rich, zesty flavor perfect for dips or spreads.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise

02 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated

03 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

05 - ½ teaspoon salt

06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

07 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

01 - In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.

02 - Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy in texture.

03 - If desired, gradually whisk in extra-virgin olive oil to enhance richness.

04 - Fold in chopped fresh parsley for a bright, fresh note, if using.

05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

06 - Serve chilled alongside fresh vegetables, fries, or use as a sandwich spread.

01 -

It takes barely ten minutes but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it, which feels like getting away with something delicious
One batch serves a crowd, making it perfect for potlucks or impromptu entertaining without any stress
The magic happens when you let it sit in the fridge, transforming simple ingredients into something unexpectedly elegant and full of personality

02 -

The refrigeration step isn't just a suggestion, it's essential. Fresh garlic needs time to settle into the mayo, transforming from sharp to round and sophisticated
If your mayo separates or looks broken, it usually means the temperature shifted or you whisked too vigorously, but honestly, it tastes just as good even if it doesn't look perfect

03 -

Use a microplane grater for your garlic instead of a knife, it creates something almost paste-like that distributes more evenly throughout the mayo
Make this dip the night before a gathering, the flavors meld beautifully overnight and one less thing to think about day-of is always welcome