Creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-delicious, my herb aioli is the perfect addition to so many dishes. Whether you’re spreading it on a sandwich or using it as a dipping sauce, this flavor-packed lemon herb aioli is sure to please!
So what makes my herb aioli recipe so delicious? It’s all about the combination of flavors. We’ve got mayonnaise for creaminess, aromatic herbs for a delightful freshness, subtle heat from the red pepper flakes, and a touch of lemon for a bit of zing. Combined, these flavors create a delicious, well-rounded aioli that’s simply amazing!
My aioli herb dressing works so well at elevating simple dishes. Spread it on a sandwich, and you’ve got an instant upgrade. Use it as a dipping sauce for roasted veggies or fried chicken, and you’re in for a real treat. I love using this herb aioli recipe for dressing up salads, too. Honestly, once you’ve tried this herb aioli recipe, you’ll be putting it on everything!
Why You’ll Love Herb Aioli
- So simple to make. This recipe comes together so quickly, you’ll be dipping and spreading in no time! Plus, my aioli herb recipe uses just a few staple ingredients that you likely already have on hand.
- An excellent sauce base. Lemon herb aioli is a great starting point for many other flavor combinations. Feel free to experiment and add in your favorite herbs or spices.
- Super versatile. As I mentioned, this aioli dressing is fantastic on sandwiches, salads, and roasted veggies. But, you can also smother it on grilled meat, use it as a pizza dipping sauce, or even as a potato salad dressing. The possibilities for this herb aioli really are endless!
Ingredients For Lemon Herb Aioli
- Mayonnaise
- Chives
- Parsley
- Oregano
- Basil
- Lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
Instructions For Aioli Herb Dressing
- Combine all of the ingredients.
- Whisk together well.
Traditionally, aioli (pronounced eye-oh-lee) is an emulsion. If you don’t know, an emulsion is a sauce made from two ingredients that don’t usually mix, like oil and vinegar. In Mediterranean history, the aioli was created by crushing garlic and olive oil until it formed a yummy thick paste.
Aioli has been adapted through the years, and now most of the time, aioli just means mayonnaise with some added extras! Like with my tasty herb aioli, we jump right into using gorgeous creamy mayonnaise and use this as the base for our lemon herb aioli.
Not only does this save us time, but it also gives us a delicious, smooth sauce packed with flavor.
Yes! Feel free to add some fun extras or even sub out my herbs for others you love more. Garlic is a classic flavor you’ll often see added into aioli, so you can absolutely add garlic to this recipe to create a flavorful garlic herb aioli! Some other fun additions include mustard, sriracha, paprika, or lime juice instead of lemon.
My herb aioli really is a great base for so many different flavor profiles, so get creative!
No, this recipe is not vegan. However, making a vegan version of this herb aioli recipe would be very easy! Simply use a vegan mayonnaise instead of the regular mayonnaise, and you’re good to go.
Yes, you can make this aioli recipe ahead of time. Once made, you can store my aioli herb sauce in the fridge for up to 7 days. Just note that the flavors will develop and intensify as time goes on. So, if you want a more subtle flavor, make this recipe closer to when you’ll be using it.
You can read more about herbs here and how to grow and harvest herbs here.
Herb Aioli
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chives see note
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 3 tablspoons lemon juice about 1/2 a lemon, see note
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients.
- Whisk together well.
Notes
Nutrition
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Alli says
Love this recipe!