Mediterranean Diet Friendly Aioli

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

This garlicky, golden emulsion comes together entirely by hand, whisk and patience turning simple pantry staples into something silky and rich. Fresh garlic is worked into a smooth paste with salt, then whisked with Dijon mustard and a bright hit of lemon juice before extra-virgin olive oil is streamed in drop by drop until the mixture turns thick, glossy, and spoonable. That slow-drizzle technique is the whole trick here — it's what gives the finished aioli its creamy body without any heavy dairy or shortcuts. Good olive oil is the star of the show, which makes this a natural fit for a Mediterranean-style kitchen built around that same ingredient. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or a warm piece of crusty bread, and you've got a sauce that feels both rustic and indulgent. It's a simple, satisfying staple worth keeping on hand for a Mediterranean-inspired table.

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Ingredients

8 servings

4 cloves garlic
¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 pasteurized egg yolks
1 tsp dijon mustard
French's Chardonnay Dijon Mustard Squeeze Bottle Maille Dijon Originale Traditional Dijon Mustard No Added Sulfites 7.5 oz Simple Truth Organic Dijon Mustard 12 oz Kroger Dijon Mustard Annie's Natural Organic Dijon Mustard
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1–2 tsp warm water, as needed

Instructions

1
Using a microplane or the flat side of a chef's knife, grate or mince the garlic cloves to a fine paste. Sprinkle the 1/4 tsp salt over the paste and use the back of the knife to work it into a smooth, uniform purée.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the pasteurized egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.

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