Ingredients
- 6 fat cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic finely and sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt.
- Using the back of a knife, smash the garlic into a paste by pressing and dragging repeatedly until soft and smooth.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the garlic paste with mayonnaise and red wine vinegar.
- Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and add Dijon mustard. Whisk well to combine.
- Add the olive oil, dried oregano, and grated Parmesan. Whisk again until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and season with salt and cracked black pepper as needed.
- Adjust by adding more olive oil to mellow or more lemon/vinegar to increase tang.
Notes
- This dressing is strong and garlicky—perfect for serious garlic lovers!
- If you want a milder flavor, start with 4 garlic cloves and increase to taste.
- Always use fresh garlic for the best flavor—garlic paste won’t pack the same punch.
- Raw garlic can have a spicy bite; smashing it into a paste helps mellow it out.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 67mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
