What is avocado aioli made of?

Avocado aioli is a vegan alternative to traditional aioli or mayonnaise. It's made with fresh ripe avocado, lemon zest and juice, garlic and oil.

What is a traditional aioli made of?

A traditional aioli is an emulsion of garlic and oil. It's often flavored with mustard, lemon and a big pinch of salt.

What's the difference between mayonnaise and aioli?

You will likely see restaurants or recipes use mayonnaise and aioli interchangeably, but the true difference is that mayonnaise is an emulsion of egg yolks and oil while aioli is an emulsion of garlic and oil.

Avocado Aioli (without mayo) - The Real Recipes

Name: Avocado Aioli (without mayo)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American/French
Ingredients: 1 ripe medium avocado; 1 clove garlic, finely grated; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 2-3 Tbsp. lemon juice, plus more to taste; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp. table salt, plus more to taste; 6 Tbsp. olive oil (or avocado oil)

Description

This rich and creamy Avocado Aioli is made without mayonnaise, plus it's vegan and only takes 5 minutes to make. Use it anywhere you would a regular aioli, smeared on a sandwich, stirred into a coleslaw or simply as a dip for fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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1 ripe medium avocado
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1 tsp. lemon zest
2-3 Tbsp. lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. table salt, plus more to taste
6 Tbsp. olive oil (or avocado oil)

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Instructions

Scoop out the flesh of the avocado (discard the pit and skin) and add to a mason jar or the base of a food processor or blender. Blend until roughly mashed. Add garlic, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, mustard and salt and blend until well incorporated.
Continue to blend while slowly drizzling in the oil. Blend until smooth, light and fluffy. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and lemon juice, if desired and to taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Choose a ripe avocado for this recipe. To check for ripeness, gently press by the stem end and you should feel just a little resistance. The skin of the avocado should be black or dark green.
Use your oil of choice, such as olive oil, avocado or extra-virgin olive oil.
Adjust the seasoning of the recipe by adding more lemon juice.

Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 0 min.
Category: Sauces
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American/French