With a simple combination of mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, lemon, and mint jelly (or mint sauce), you can make the best Garlic Mayo Sauce at home today.
Make your own delicious garlic mayonnaise in minutes with this simple, low-preparation, 5-ingredient recipe. Mix all the ingredients together, adjust the seasonings to taste, and have a creamy, flavorful sauce perfect for dipping or spreading!
The perfect creamy dipping or drizzling sauce for recipes such as kebabs, pizza, garlic bread, crudites, crisps, chips, sandwich spread, meat or fish.
It can also be made with low-fat yogurt and mayonnaise. If you’re following a low-calorie, reduced-fat, or healthy diet, this is a great dip to have in the fridge.
This homemade garlic mayo sauce is incredibly simple to make and requires just a few ingredients: mayonnaise, yoghurt, garlic, lemon, and mint jelly (or mint sauce).
The combination of these ingredients creates a creamy and flavorful sauce that is perfect for dipping or drizzling over a variety of dishes, such as kebabs, pizza, crudités, chips, meat and fish.
If you are looking to reduce the calorie content or opt for a healthier version, you can make this sauce using low-fat yoghurt and mayonnaise. This versatile sauce is a great addition to any meal and can be customized to suit your dietary preferences.
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This Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe was originally posted on 07/09/2020 it has been updated to move the recipe card to the top for better user experience on 03/06/2024.
Ingredient Substitutes
Creating garlic mayo sauce at home is a breeze with just a few simple ingredients. Here are some alternatives to customise it to your taste preferences!
Yoghurt
We tend to use natural yoghurt when we make our garlic mayo, but we have also used Greek yoghurt.
Greek Yoghurt is thicker, higher in fat and has a slightly tangier flavour.
It is a personal preference which one you use.
Mayonnaise
When making garlic mayo sauce at home, it is important to use good-quality mayonnaise. Look for thick mayonnaise made with olive or avocado oil, which will give you the best flavour and texture.
If you want to make your own homemade mayonnaise for the recipe, that is also an option!
Garlic
For a tasty and creamy garlic mayo sauce, try adding garlic puree to your mayonnaise and yoghurt. The puree is easy to blend in and will give the sauce a wonderful flavour whilst staying smooth.
If you don’t have garlic puree on hand, you can use minced or crushed fresh garlic instead, or mush up some roasted garlic cloves for an extra special dip.
You could use garlic powder instead of garlic, a great way to add the same flavour without peeling and mincing the cloves. Garlic powder has a more concentrated flavour than fresh garlic, so start with only a small amount and slowly build up to more.
Lemon
Fresh lemon juice in garlic mayo can add a bright, tartness to the garlic mayonnaise. The lemon juice helps to balance out the richness of the mayonnaise, giving it an overall more balanced taste.
It also adds a bit of acidity that contrasts nicely with the garlic. When making garlic mayo, it’s best to use freshly squeezed lemon juice, as this will give you the most intense and flavorful result.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to taste, as too much can make it overly sour.
Mint
Mint Jelly is sweet and gives this garlic sauce a delicious fresh and sweet twang. You can use mint sauce instead which is mint in vinegar.
But you may want less lemon juice and add some sugar or sweetener into the sauce to counteract the sourness.
Alternatively, you could add freshly chopped mint, you may want to add sugar for extra sweetness.
Seasoning
You can also season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Instructions
Put everything in a bowl and stir or whisk. Add extra garlic, lemon, or mint jelly to your desired taste. That’s it—super easy!
How to make a homemade low-fat garlic sauce
If you want a garlic sauce with fewer calories and fat, you can substitute the full-fat natural Greek yogurt with 0% fat (or low-fat) yogurt.
The same with mayonnaise; opt for light or lighter than light mayo! Use fresh mint instead of mint jelly.
Storage Advice
Store any leftover sauce in a jar or sealed airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Serving Suggestions
Oven-baked fish or any protein tastes great with this garlic sauce.
It also makes a great dressing for serving with salads.
Using garlic sauce as a dip?
This garlic mayonnaise recipe is equally great served as a dip for pizza crust (similar to Domino’s or Pizza Hut garlic and herb dip), vegetable crudites, crisps, chips, or poppadums.
It is important to make sure that the ingredients used to create the mayonnaise you choose don’t contain raw eggs. Most commercial mayonnaise contains pasteurized egg yolks that are safe to eat during pregnancy.
Can I freeze Garlic Mayonnaise?
Yes, garlic mayonnaise can be frozen and still remain safe to eat. However, the texture may not be the same after thawing, as it has a delicate consistency that is easily disrupted by freezing and thawing. To preserve the best texture of your homemade mayonnaise, it is best to cover and store it in the fridge
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