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French · Sauce / condiment

Herb Mayonnaise

Stiff mayonnaise lifted with a lemon-and-salt splash, a handful of finely chopped soft herbs and a little grated garlic. A quick, fresh sauce for boiled or roasted vegetables, fish and grilled meats.

  • YieldMakes about 1 cup
  • Hands-on15 min
  • Total45 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • ¾ cupstiff mayonnaise, homemade basic mayonnaise, or a good-quality one
  • 1 tbsplemon juice
  • 1 pinchsalt, a generous pinch, to dissolve in the lemon juice; more to taste
  • 4 tbspmixed soft herbs (parsley, chives, chervil, basil, tarragon), any combination, very finely chopped
  • 1 clovegarlic, finely grated, or pounded with a pinch of salt

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

  • Egg
  • Soy
  • Mustard
  • Birds' eggs (any)
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Chives
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Sage
  • Marjoram
  • Parsley
  • Dill
  • Tarragon
  • Savory

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Creamy

Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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