This delicious Avocado Aioli goes great on sandwiches or as a veggie dipping sauce. No matter how you decide to eat this aioli you will not be disappointed.
Aioli is a creamy sauce very similar to mayonnaise. The major difference between the two is that Aioli is typically made of garlic, salt, and olive oil while mayonnaise is made from egg yolks and canola oil. While similar in appearance, the flavor profile of each is very different.
This Avocado Aioli tastes just like….. well avocados! Fresh Basil can be pretty pungent at times so you will taste the basil along with the avocado and fresh lemon juice.
Picking the right Avocado is key to making this aioli recipe. If the avocado is not ripe enough it will alter the taste of this aioli, and not necessarily in a good way. Good thing we can help you pick the right Avocado!
How to Pick the Perfect Avocado
Choosing the wrong avocado will ruin your dish. Especially when the avocado is the main ingredient like in Guacamole. Basically, you want a perfectly ripe Avocado. This is a great article on How to Select the Perfect Avocado.
How to Cut an Avocado (Video)
If you struggle with cutting and coring avocados, this video tutorial is for you. This is an important skill to learn if you often make guacamole or any other type of Mexican Food.
Serving Suggestions
If you are wondering what you can use this Avocado Aioli for here are a few ideas. In addition to using it as a spread on your favorite sandwich, it also makes a great dipping sauce for grilled vegetables or crispy potato wedges like my Grilled Sweet Potato Planks.
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Avocado Aioli recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Avocados, Plain Greek Yogurt, Fresh Basil, Minced Garlic, Fresh Lemon Juice, Salt and Ground Black Pepper.
How to Make Avocado Aioli
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until just smooth. If you don’t have a food processor you can also use an immersion blender.
- If you are not going to use the aioli immediately store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Printable Recipe Card
Avocado Aioli
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IngredientsÂ
- 1 medium Avocados
- â…“ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped
- 2 Tsp Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until just smooth. If you don’t have a food processor you can also use an immersion blender.
- If you are not going to use the aioli immediately store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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A gerat dipping sauce!
Super delicious!