Pesto Mayo Recipe

A bowl of creamy pesto mayo with a spoon.

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Pesto Mayo is a creamy, flavorful spread that combines the rich, herby taste of basil pesto with the richness of mayonnaise. It's perfect for sandwiches, burgers, dips, or as a dressing to enhance any dish with smooth, garlicky goodness.

Course condiments

Cuisine American

Keyword pesto mayo recipe

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings 2-Tablespoon servings

Calories 165kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons homemade pesto sauce
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Make homemade pesto sauce. In a large food processor, combine fresh basil, garlic, freshly grated parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and salt & pepper. Pulse for about one minute. Then drizzle extra-virgin olive oil in food processor as it runs. Spoon into a bowl.
Make pesto mayo. Combine about 3/4 cup mayonnaise, three tablespoons of homemade basil pesto sauce, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir to combine.
3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 Tablespoons homemade pesto sauce, 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Serve. Use pesto mayo on your favorite sandwiches, wraps, etc.

Notes

Ways to use Pesto Mayo:

We love pesto mayo on a simple deli sandwich or wrap.
Try it on our Club Sandwich with Pesto Mayo.
Breakfast sandwiches with eggs and bacon
Salmon Burgers or Turkey Burgers
As a dressing for pasta salad
As a dip for chips or Baked Garlic Home Fries

Store pesto mayo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about one week.

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