Quick & Creamy 5-Ingredient Garlic Sauce
Make this rich, smooth garlic sauce in under 10 minutes using only five simple ingredients. It is perfect for drizzling over chicken, mixing into pasta, or using as a versatile dipping sauce.
- 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 Garlic, minced finely
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Place the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
- For best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the garlic sauce in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Use this sauce immediately on grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or as a dip.
Notes
- To make a Garlic Parmesan variation, add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese during step 2.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce for drizzling, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water until you reach your desired consistency.
- This sauce is a great alternative to relying on meal planning services for quick flavor additions to weeknight meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10
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