Pesto Aioli

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Quick to prepare using everyday pantry staples, this vibrant and creamy Pesto Aioli is the perfect accompaniment to crispy fries, wedges, burgers, sandwiches, salads, or mixed with some warm pasta for a delicious Italian style meal. It is a great spread and dipping sauce for EVERYTHING.

To make this easy Pesto Mayo Dip, you only need 5 ingredients including some homemade or store-bought pesto. And trust me, it will be as big of a hit as Sriracha Aioli and Chipotle Aioli.

What Is Pesto Aioli?

Aioli is basically mayonnaise with garlic and olive oil. You can then add all sorts of extra flavoring, like the pesto in this version. This easy sauce recipe is a perfect mash-up of creamy Aioli and classic basil pesto.

Loads of recipes start by making the mayonnaise from scratch. But let’s make life much easier, by starting with your favorite olive oil based mayonnaise and adding the flavors. You will end up with a delicious dipping and spreading sauce with minimal effort.

Why Make This Recipe

• It is ready in 5 minutes, meal prep friendly, and uses pantry ingredients.
• Great way to use up leftover pesto or basil.
• You can easily scale it up to feed a crowd or store in the fridge and use all week long.
• You can use it with a variety of proteins, veggies, and salads – aka anything!
• It is vegetarian and gluten-free.

Trust me when I say you’re going to want to have this awesome condiment in your fridge! So let’s get started on how to make the best easy dipping sauce recipe at home!

Ingredient Notes

This needs only 5 everyday ingredients – yeap, it really is that easy!!!!

• Mayonnaise – start with your favorite olive oil based mayonnaise which can be store-bought or homemade. This can be regular or light based on your preference.
• Pesto – Use your favorite pesto which can be homemade or store-bought. I made this 5 minute Basil Pesto to use in the recipe.
• Garlic – For the best flavor use freshly minced garlic.
• Lemon juice – You need to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for this recipe. I have also used fresh lime juice.
• Salt – A sprinkle of salt completes this recipe.

How To Make Pesto Aioli

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and combined.
2. Go easy on pesto, start small, and slowly add more to taste.
3. Adjust salt and add any extra lemon juice if required, then serve.

Recipe Tips And Delicious Variations

• Use light mayonnaise if you want to cut back on calories.
• Make your own pesto with this easy Basil Pesto recipe.
• If your pesto is too thick, you can thin it out with olive oil.
• You can swap out half the mayo for Greek yogurt.
• Add citrus – with a pinch of lemon zest for some extra flavor in your Basil Pesto Aioli.
• Add heat – with some cayenne, fresh chili or red pepper flakes.
• Use a vegan mayo to suit vegan diets.

Storage

• Store– Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
• Don’t Freeze – I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

• The most delicious Potato Wedges or Sweet Potato Fries you have ever tried.
• Use with grilled Lamb Kabobs, Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, and juicy Grilled Shrimp.
• Drizzled over these juicy Air Fryer Veggie Burgers, Air Fryer Burgers and Turkey Burgers.
• It goes great with 15 Minute Pineapple Fried Rice or Instant Pot Hibachi Fried Rice.
• Serve with crispy Green Beans, crispy Asparagus Fries.

Other Quick Sauces And Dips

• 5 Minute Sriracha Aioli.
• 5 Minutes Chipotle Aioli.
• 5 Minute Bang Bang Sauce.
• 5 Minute Ginger Sauce.
• 5 Minute Yum Yum Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Lemon Butter Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Basil Pesto Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Honey Mustard Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Remoulade Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Ramps Pesto.
• 5 Really Easy Sauces.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this delicious dipping sauce.

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