Basil Aioli Dipping Sauce

Submitted by Sageca

"An easy to prepare cheater's Aioli sauce without all the work; Perfect to use all that basil that is growing this summer. Use any hot sauce you prefer instead of Harissa. I had no mayonnaise and used Miracle whip; it's really good."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 3⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, roughly torn
• 3 fresh garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon harissa

directions

1. Combine basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice and salt in a small food processor. Pulse until roughly chopped. You might need to scrape down the sides and do this several times.
2. 2. Add mayonnaise and Harissa and blend until fairly smooth.
3. 3. Transfer to an airtight container and chill for 30 minutes before using.
4. 4 This easy Aioli is the perfect condiment With fresh flavors of basil and garlic, slather it on sandwiches, or just use it to dip French fries, vegetable and shrimps.