Quick and Creamy 5-Ingredient Garlic Sauce
Make this rich, smooth, and versatile garlic sauce in under 10 minutes using only five simple ingredients. It is perfect for dipping fries, topping chicken, or mixing into pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced finely
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Place the mayonnaise, minced fresh garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a small bowl.
- Use a whisk or a fork to combine all ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
- For the best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the garlic sauce in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve as a dip for breadsticks or vegetables, or use as a drizzle over grilled chicken or pasta.
Notes
- For a Garlic Parmesan Sauce variation, stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese with the other ingredients.
- To create a Cilantro Garlic Sauce alternative, add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh cilantro to the mix.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce consistency, add 1 teaspoon of water or milk at a time until you reach your desired thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 10
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