Pesto Aioli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Pesto Aioli
Description
The Pesto Aioli recipe blends mayonnaise with pesto, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to create a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh herb flavor. The garlic provides a savory undertone, while the lemon juice adds bright acidity, complementing the basil-based pesto. Mixing gradually allows adjusting the pesto amount to taste, controlling the intensity of the herb notes.
Its creamy texture and balanced flavor make the aioli suitable as a spread or dip, adding moisture and herbal freshness to various dishes. It can be served immediately or chilled to meld the flavors further.
Variations include thinning the pesto with olive oil for easier blending, substituting half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a tangier profile, or adding spice with cayenne or fresh chili. Keeping the aioli refrigerated in an airtight container retains freshness for up to five days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise olive oil based, 239g
- 4 tablespoons pesto use less or more, according to taste, store-bought or homemade
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place mayo, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add a little of the pesto, tasting and mixing in more as desired. Add more salt or additional lemon juice, to taste.
- Serve immediately, or store in the fridge until needed.
Notes
- Adjust pesto quantity gradually to achieve your preferred flavor intensity.
- Thin pesto with olive oil if it is too thick for easier mixing.
- Optionally substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for added tang.
- Enhance heat by adding cayenne pepper or fresh chili.
- Store the aioli in an airtight container refrigerated for up to five days.
- Vegan mayonnaise can be used to make a vegan-friendly version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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