Description
Chili-Lime Taco Mayo delivers bright citrus and warm chili notes in a creamy sauce that lifts tacos salads sandwiches and dips. The base is avocado oil mayonnaise combined with fresh lime zest and juice crushed garlic smoked paprika and a touch of cayenne for balanced heat. It blends into a smooth condiment that doubles as a pourable dressing when thinned with extra lime juice making it versatile for many meals.
Ingredients
1 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 2 limes plus juice of 3 additional limes to thin for dressing as needed
3 cloves garlic crushed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional pinch chili powder for deeper warmth
Instructions
1.
2. Make the base by placing 1 cup avocado oil mayonnaise into a bowl or small food processor
3. Zest one lime finely to capture fragrant oils avoiding the bitter white pith
4. Juice two limes and add the zest and lime juice to the mayo
5. Crush three garlic cloves and add them to the mixture
6. Add 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika to the bowl
7. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender or small food processor until completely smooth and well incorporated
8. Taste and adjust acidity or heat adding more lime juice for brightness or a tiny pinch more cayenne for heat
9. To make a dressing add the juice from the three additional limes a little at a time until the desired pourable consistency is reached
10. Store the sauce in a clean sealed jar and chill before serving to allow flavors to meld
11. Before each use give the jar a quick stir and use a clean spoon to serve
12.
Notes
This recipe contains no alcohol pork gelatin or other restricted meats or ingredients and uses straightforward pantry staples
Fresh lime juice and freshly zested lime provide a cleaner brighter flavor than bottled alternatives
The sauce will mellow and deepen in flavor after a few hours in the refrigerator
If separation occurs simply stir the mayo to restore a smooth texture
Nutrition is calculated for the mayo base with about one half net carb per tablespoon
Use a squeeze bottle or jar for easy application and portion control
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American