Description
Creamy garlic sauce elevates simple dishes with Mediterranean magic. Home cooks will discover restaurant-quality flavor waiting in their own kitchen, delivering rich, silky smoothness that complements countless recipes.
Ingredients
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Dairy & Creamy Base:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
Seasonings & Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids & Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise and sour cream in a medium mixing bowl until achieving a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate olive oil, finely chopped garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the creamy base, stirring thoroughly.
- Sprinkle dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper into the mixture, blending all components until perfectly integrated.
- Sample the sauce and fine-tune seasoning according to personal preference. For enhanced garlic intensity, allow the sauce to rest and meld flavors for approximately 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Boost garlic intensity by letting the sauce rest for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop a richer taste profile.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that’s lower in calories and adds a tangy twist.
- Customize heat levels by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it a convenient prep-ahead condiment for multiple meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg