Description
A quick and flavorful aioli made with garlic, harissa, mayonnaise, and lemon — perfect as a dip or condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and peel the garlic. Freshly grate or finely mince the garlic for the best aromatic release.
- In a mixing bowl combine: mayonnaise, harissa paste, grated garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Whisk or stir vigorously until the mixture is fully blended and smooth — about 20–30 seconds.
- Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. If it’s too spicy, whisk in an extra tablespoon of mayo or a teaspoon of honey to balance heat.
- Transfer to a small jar or serving bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5–7 days. Stir before serving; the oil may settle slightly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: variable
- Fat: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.9g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg