This homemade pesto mayo is a tasty condiment that requires just 3 ingredients. I'm gradually adding my favorite mayo based sauces & dips to the blog and this one of them. I love how easy and quick this recipe is and that you can either use store bought or homemade pesto to make it.
After trying this recipe, you can try our Mayocue and Bang Bang sauces too. They are great as dips, spreads and for salads.
What exactly is Pesto Mayo?
As the name implies Pesto Mayo is simply a condiment that combines Mayonaise with Pesto sauce usually made from Basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
If you haven't tried this before or you are wondering how it tastes, this recipe is for you and its tastes amazing. If you are a Pesto fan, you should try this Pesto Tagliatelle recipe. A simple yet delicious dinner idea.
Highlights of our homemade pesto mayo recipe
- Ready in under 10 mins
- Versatile and can used a a dip, marinade or spread.
- You can make it with homemade pesto or store bought pesto
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Pesto
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoons Lemon juice
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- Mixing bowl
- Mini whisk
How to make Pesto Mayo
Add the pesto, mayonnaise and lemon juice to a bowl.
Mix to combine. Use immediately.
How to use Pesto Mayo?
Pesto mayo is very versatile and can bring used is many recipes. You can use a sandwich spread on regular breads or for quesadillas.
This condiment is a tasty dipping sauce for fries, vegetables, steak or chicken wings and tenders.
You can thin it out with lemon juice and use as a salad dressing.
Pesto mayo makes for a delicious Marinade for meats and fish.
How to store
Store homemade pesto mayo in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Contents may separate while in the refrigerator. Simply stir well before use.
Helpful Tips
- Mix gently till well combined
- Adjust the ratio of Pesto to Mayo based on your taste
- If you want to make it a two ingredient Pesto sauce, leave out the lemon juice.
FAQs
Homemade is preferred but store bought pesto works just fine. For convenience I used store bought pesto.
This will depend on taste preference. However, one part pesto to 3 or 4 parts mayonnaise is a good place to start. You can always adjust each ingredient to your taste.
Yes, variations will be based on the type of pesto used. You can make this with cilantro pesto, red pepper pesto etc.
More mayo based sauces to try
- Mayomust
- Bbq Mayo
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Homemade Pesto Mayo recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Pesto
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the Mayonnaise, Pesto and Lemon juice.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust the ratio of Mayonnaise to Pesto according to your taste.
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Notes
- I used basil pesto for this recipe, feel free to use your favorite pesto (homemade or store bought)
- If you want to make this a 2 ingredient sauce, feel free to leave out the lemon juice.
- Adjust the taste of your Pesto mayo by adjusting the ingredients based on your preference.
