Best Mediterranean Mayonnaise Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA BURGERS WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Make the mayonnaise: combine all ingredients in a small bowl; mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before using to allow flavors to blend.
• Prepare a med-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover or preheat a gas grill to med-high.
• Make the patties: combine the tuna, bell pepper, onion, Chardonnay, mustard, olive oil, and seasoned salt in a bowl.
• Handling tuna as little as possible to prevent compacting it, mix well, adding just enough bread crumbs to hold the mixture together.
• Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; form portions into patties to fit the buns.
• When grill is ready, brush grill rack with vegetable oil; place patties on the rack; cover and cook, turning once, until done to preference, 3-4 minutes on each side for med-rare.
• During the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
• During last minute of cooking, place 1 slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
• To assemble: spread mayonnaise over the cut sides of the buns; on each bun bottom, place an equal portion of the artichoke hearts, a few greens, and a patty; add the bun tops and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Beat egg yolks on medium speed until slightly thickened.
• Add lemon juice, mustard, salt; beat one minute.
• Increase speed to medium-high, add 1/2 cup oil ONE TEASPOON AT A TIME (this is very important--or the mayonnaise will "break" ie., separate).
• SLOWLY pour in remaining oils in a steady stream, beating until incorporated (about 10 minutes).
• Fold in water, lemon juice and salt.
• Fold in rosemary or basil.
• Serve at room temp; refrigerate leftovers for up to a week.
• REPAIR TRICK: If the mayo does "break" salvage the mixture by whisking a single (not married!) egg yolk in another bowl, then beat mayo into it a little at a time.