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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
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
.