Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (230g) high-quality mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (15g), finely minced or pasted
  • 1 large lemon (approx. 2 tbsp juice and 6g zest)
  • 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp (1g) freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Grate the garlic cloves using a microplane or mash them with the side of a knife and a pinch of salt until a smooth paste forms to avoid chunky texture.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard. Let the mixture sit for 1 minute to mellow the raw garlic flavor.
  3. Add the mayonnaise and extra virgin olive oil to the bowl. Whisk vigorously until the emulsion is completely smooth, glossy, and pale yellow.
  4. Fold in the sea salt, cracked black pepper, and optional fresh herbs if using.
  5. For optimal flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the aromatics to infuse the fat base.