Pesto Mayonnaise
Elevate your sandwiches, wraps, and dips with this vibrant and flavor-packed Pesto Mayonnaise! This easy-to-make recipe combines the creamy richness of mayonnaise with the fresh, herbaceous essence of homemade basil pesto. Featuring fragrant basil leaves, nutty pine nuts, savory Parmesan cheese, and a hint of zesty lemon, this quick 15-minute condiment is a surefire way to add gourmet flair to your everyday meals. Perfect as a versatile spread or dip, this no-cook recipe is a must-have for pesto lovers looking to take their culinary creations to the next level. Store in the fridge for up to a week and enjoy the ultimate combination of creamy and tangy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves.
Pulse the mixture until it is finely chopped.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Process the mixture again until it forms a smooth paste. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise.
Fold the prepared pesto into the mayonnaise, stirring until well combined. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer the pesto mayonnaise into a clean jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Use as a spread for sandwiches, wraps, or as a flavorful dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 489 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 52 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
