Mediterranean Diet Spicy Mayo Sauce
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Mediterranean Diet Spicy Mayo Sauce, a flavor-packed condiment that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Made with creamy extra virgin olive oil mayonnaise and infused with bold harissa paste, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic smoked paprika, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of heat and tang. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's an ideal topping for grilled vegetables, falafel, or grain bowls, and doubles as a zesty dip or sandwich spread. Customize the spice level to your liking, and enjoy a healthy twist on traditional mayo that's bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfectly creamy and subtly smoky, this homemade sauce is a fridge staple you won’t want to live without!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Harissa Paste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Water, for thinning (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil mayonnaise and harissa paste. Stir until the paste is fully incorporated.
Add the fresh lemon juice, finely minced garlic, smoked paprika, sea salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
If the sauce is too thick for your preference, add water one teaspoon at a time, stirring well, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more harissa for extra spice or lemon juice for additional tanginess.
Transfer the spicy mayo sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve as a dip, a spread, or a drizzle for Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.8 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2120 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 110 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
