Instead of straight up mayonnaise, restaurants often serve aioli. It is one condiment that really distinguishes eating out from cooking at home. However, home cooks can make an aioli to spruce up homemade sandwiches as well.
A traditional aioli includes egg yolk, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. However, often you will find it without the egg yolk (which is how I make it).
In a bowl, mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, the zest of 1 lemon, the juice of half a lemon, 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 minced garlic clove. The amount of each ingredient is to taste, but be careful with the garlic because it is raw and rather potent. That's it!
You can vary this recipe by substituting other ingredients for the lemon. Sun dried tomatoes work really well as do roasted red peppers. Some people also add sour cream in addition to the mayonnaise for a creamier taste.
Next time you make a sandwich at home, try this out - it really adds a lot of flavor to your meal!
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