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Avocado Mayo

A creamy, vibrant green aioli made from ripe avocado, garlic, lemon juice, and mayonnaise — perfect as a sandwich spread or dip.

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

0 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Avocado Mayo

Description

A quick no-cook creamy condiment that combines mashed ripe avocado with mayo, garlic, lime juice, and seasonings. It makes everything it touches better — burgers, tacos, fries, sandwiches, or as a dip for veggie sticks.

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe Hass avocado
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (preferably good quality or homemade)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced finely (or pressed through a garlic press)
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeeze lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
  • 1–2 tablespoons water (as needed to adjust consistency)

Instructions

  1. Cut the avocado in half, remove and discard the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Remove any visible stringy bits.
  2. Add the minced garlic and lime juice to the avocado. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until smooth but still slightly textured.
  3. Stir in mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if using) until fully combined and the color is even.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning — add more salt, lime, or garlic as needed. If the mixture is too thick, thin it with 1–2 tablespoons water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Fold in chopped cilantro and smoked paprika (if using) for extra flavor layers.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish or storage container. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the mayo (to limit browning) and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Avoid browning: Avocado oxidizes quickly. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface, add an extra squeeze of lemon/lime juice to help preserve color, and use within 2 days for best results.
  • For a vegan version, substitute mayo with silken tofu blended smooth, or a store-bought vegan mayo.
  • Great uses: spread on burgers or sandwiches, as a taco topping, drizzled over grilled fish or shrimp, or served alongside chips and fresh vegetables.
  • You can add a dash of hot sauce (like Sriracha) for a spicy kick.