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Pesto Mayo Recipe
This easy Pesto Mayo comes together in minutes and adds a fresh, herby twist to sandwiches, burgers, and wraps! With just mayo, pesto, and a splash of lemon juice, it's the kind of simple sauce that makes everything taste better.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pesto sauce, and lemon juice, if using, until well combined.½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce, 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe yields roughly ¾ cup of sauce, or 12 tablespoons.
- Pesto Sauce: For the freshest flavor, use homemade pesto or a freshly made store-bought version from the deli section. Jarred pesto works too, but tends to be more oily and less vibrant in flavor.
- Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of lemon zest to brighten up the sauce even more and complement the fresh basil.
- Lemon Juice Tip: While optional, lemon juice helps extend the freshness of the mayo by slowing oxidation, making it a great addition if you plan to store it for a few days.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.04mg
