Pesto Aioli Recipe
A quick pesto aioli made by combining mayonnaise, prepared pesto, lemon juice, garlic, and kosher salt. Great as a spread or dip.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- covered container
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cupstore-bought mayonnaise*
- 3 tablespoonsprepared pesto or homemade!, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove finely grated
- Kosher salt
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine 1 cup store-bought mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons prepared pesto, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 finely grated garlic clove.
- Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Taste, then season with kosher salt to your preference and add more pesto "to taste" if you want a stronger pesto flavor; whisk again after adding.
- Transfer the aioli to a covered container and refrigerate. Keep refrigerated and use within 2 weeks.
Notes
Notes
*If you'd like to use homemade mayo instead, try my recipe for
Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise
.
*If you'd like to use homemade mayo instead, try my recipe for
Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise
.