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Pesto Aioli Recipe
Quick pesto aioli made with mayonnaise, prepared pesto, lemon juice, and garlic. Great as a spread, dip, or sauce.
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
6
minutes
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Total Time
11
minutes
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Course:
Condiment
Servings:
1
servings
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
Peel the garlic clove and finely grate it.
In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, prepared pesto, lemon juice, and the grated garlic.
Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
Taste and season with kosher salt as needed; add more pesto, a little at a time, if you want a stronger pesto flavor, and whisk to incorporate.
Transfer the aioli to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Equipment
Medium Bowl
Whisk
Grater
Airtight container
Notes
Notes
*If you'd like to use homemade mayo instead, try my recipe for
Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise
.