🧄 Creamy Garlic Dressing
Bold • Smooth • Versatile
Makes ~1¼ cups
Ingredients
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¾ cup mayonnaise (full-fat = best)
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¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
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2 tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
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2 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt (to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Optional flavor boosts:
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½ tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp honey (for balance)
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Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives)
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🥣 Instructions
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In a bowl or blender, combine mayo, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Whisk or blend until smooth and creamy.
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Taste and adjust:
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More lemon = brighter
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More garlic = bolder
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More mayo = thicker
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Chill 15–30 minutes for best flavor.
🍽 Ways to Use It
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Salad dressing
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Roasted potatoes or veggies
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Chicken, steak, or shrimp dip
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Sandwich or wrap spread
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Garlic fries drizzle
🤔 Q & A (Garlic Dressing Know-How)
Q: Raw garlic too strong?
A:
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Use fewer cloves
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Roast garlic first
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Or let dressing chill — garlic mellows over time
Q: How long does it last?
A: 5–7 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes — use all mayo and skip sour cream.
Q: Too thick or thin?
A:
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Thin: add milk or water 1 tbsp at a time
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Thicken: add more mayo
Q: Can I make it keto?
A: Already keto! Skip honey if ultra-low-carb.
🔁 Variations
Garlic Ranch
Add dried dill + onion powder
Roasted Garlic
Swap raw garlic for roasted cloves
Spicy Garlic
Add sriracha or chili oil
Lemon Garlic
Extra lemon zest + juice
🧠 Pro Tips
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Grating garlic = smoother dressing
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Full-fat ingredients = better texture
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Flavor improves after resting
