betty's refreshing basil mayonnaise

1 Pinch
Sydney
Updated on Jun 11, 2023

Light, refreshing - perfect with chicken or seafood to complete a summer's meal. Use to dip crumbed chicken in or thin a little with water and use as a dressing over perfectly cooked fish. Delicious and so easy to make!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 x 1 Tablespoon serves

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup good quality mayonniase
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed (fresh, not bottled)
  • 4 teaspoons fresh basil, minced fine (about 18 - 20 large leaves)
  • 4 teaspoons freshly grated parmasen cheese
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons water (optional)

How To Make betty's refreshing basil mayonnaise

  • Step 1
    Combine all the ingredients together in a glass, ceramic or plastic bowl (not metal).
  • Step 2
    Mix well and refrigerate for an hour (can be made a day or two ahead of time). If using as a salad dressing, add the water to thin. If using to dip disregard water.
  • Step 3
    Keeps for up to 5 days. Makes 2/3 of a cup. "Cook time" is chilling time.

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