Best 9 Pesto Mayonnaise Recipes

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Pesto mayonnaise is a creamy, flavorful condiment that adds a zesty kick to sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more. It's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients, and it can be customized to your liking. This article offers three delicious pesto mayonnaise recipes: classic pesto mayonnaise, spicy pesto mayonnaise, and roasted red pepper pesto mayonnaise.

Classic pesto mayonnaise is a great all-purpose condiment that pairs well with a variety of foods. It's made with fresh basil pesto, mayonnaise, and a touch of lemon juice. Spicy pesto mayonnaise adds a little heat to your dishes with the addition of chili peppers. Roasted red pepper pesto mayonnaise is a creamy and flavorful condiment with a hint of smokiness from the roasted red peppers. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in just a few minutes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASIEST PESTO MAYONNAISE



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OK, I know that nutritionally, mayonnaise isn't good for me, but I love it! Especially flavored mayonnaises (recipe#311767, recipe#311769, recipe#309836). This is great on sandwiches in place of regular mayonnaise. Or use it as a topping for chicken sandwiches, burgers, or recipe#308538

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

2/3 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise and pesto.
  • Enjoy on your favorite sandwich or burger!

PESTO MAYONNAISE



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Mix fresh or store-bought basil pesto with mayonnaise for an easy, 2-ingredient sauce you can mix with pasta.

Provided by baileyt0216

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
¼ cup pesto

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise and pesto together in a bowl until evenly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 215.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE



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Chicken thighs are slow cooked with red bell pepper and garlic, then shredded and served with pesto mayonnaise on a hoagie roll.

Provided by Jennifer Uhrlaub

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Chicken

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 (6 ounce) chicken thighs
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pesto
6 (6 inch) hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
2 large tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roasted red peppers and garlic.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 hours.
  • While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Shred chicken with 2 forks. Use a slotted spoon to put chicken and pepper mixture onto hoagie rolls.
  • Serve with pesto mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 144.4 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 865.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BASIL PESTO MAYONNAISE



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This is far too easy to be so good! Try this on any sandwich - grilled paninis, wraps, even grilled cheese! Terrific on chicken, just spread on chicken on bake. How about a dip?! I could go on.... Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix well and refrigerate, preferably for at least an hour and up to 24 hours.

ARTICHOKE AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PESTO-MAYONNAISE DRESSING



ARTICHOKE AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PESTO-MAYONNAISE DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

two large artichokes
20 spears asparagus
two heads endive
lemon juice
1/3 cup Pesto
1/3 cup Fresh Mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Trim artichokes, taking off all but 1 inch of stem, chopping off top inch of leaves. Trim any pointy leaves with scissors. Place artichokes in a pot of boiling water with a few squirts of lemon juice. Boil for about 30-45 minutes, until outer leaves are easily removed and the meat on them is tender and easily scraped off with teeth. Remove from water, cover and refridgerate. Break woody ends off of asparagus. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and boil for about 5 minutes, until tender but still relatively firm. Remove from hot water and plunge into ice water. Wrap in a towel and keep chilled Wash endive, removing whole leaves. For dressing, mix pesto and mayonnaise. Add salt and pepper to taste if necessary. Assemble salad. Divide asparagus spears and endive among plates. Cut each artichoke in half, and scoop out choke with a spoon. Arrange a half on each plate. Spoon dressing into the well left after removing the choke. serve.

SIMPLE PESTO MAYONNAISE



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I first tried Pesto mayonnaise when we were at our granddaughter's ski meet. She had a sandwich with it on it--delicious. When I got home I got some fresh basil and made some Pesto so we could have the mayonnaise. Lots of work. One day I wanted some and didn't have fresh basil--guess what? This is a yummy substitute and you can have it anytime, and it is so easy and takes only a couple of minutes. I only make enough for a few sandwiches; then make again next time.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dry basil (more or less as desired but I like a fair amount)
1 dash garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix together.
  • Put in small container and spread on sandwiches as desired.
  • Enjoy!

SALMON WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE



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I actually had this at a local grocery store. They were giving out samples and it was fabulous! A few salmon fillets, and just four other ingredients. Simple, quick, and delicious. You simply buy a small tub of pesto, or if you're adventurous, your own home made.

Provided by SheCooksToConquer

Categories     Beginner Cook

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons pesto sauce (any of the pre-made pestos on sale at your local store)
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil fillets 4 inches from the heat for 4-6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Remove from broiler.
  • Combine mayonnaise and pesto sauce, spread on fillets.
  • Combine bread crumbs and parmesan. Sprinkle over pesto mayonnaise.
  • Return to broiler for 1-2 minutes more, until lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 170.3, Sodium 388.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 65

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH W PESTO MAYONNAISE



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Categories     Sandwich     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Lunch     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy

Yield 8 Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 courgettes, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch strips
4 yellow squash, sliced in rounds
4 red onions, sliced in round 1/2 inch strips
4 Red pepper, in half
4 aubergines, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch strips
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
8 Fresh basil leaves
2 Italian bread loafs
Mozzarella (sliced thin)
To make mayo:
3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise
8oz pesto
To make pesto:
1 large bunch of basil, leaves only, washed and dried
3 medium cloves of garlic
one small handful of raw pine nuts (0r roasted)
roughly 3/4 cup Parmesan, loosely packed and FRESHLY GRATED
A few tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the sandwich: Prepare grill. Lightly brush vegetables with oil and grill on an oiled rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Cut peppers into strips. Lightly brush cut sides of bread with oil and grill, about 2 minutes, or until golden. Spread each piece of bread with 4 tablespoons pesto mayo and divide peppers, eggplants, and mozzarella between them. Grill sandwiches, covered, just until cheese is melted. (Alternatively, vegetables and assembled sandwiches may be broiled.) Sprinkle each sandwich with basil and cut in half. To make the pesto: chopping all the ingredients by hand and not blending them is key because this prevents the ingredients from becoming a completely homogenized emulsion or paste. Pesto keeps, covered and chilled, up to 1 week. Makes about 2/3 cup.

GNOCCHI SUMMER SALAD WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE



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Categories     Herb     Potato     Side

Yield 6 accompaniment servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) gnocchi (dried or frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces prosciutto, chopped
4 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh basil, plus extra basil leaves for garnish
1 garlic clove
5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes cut into thin strips
3 scallions cut into 1/4 inch pieces
dash of salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare gnocchi as label directs. Drain and set aside. In a medium-size skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add prosciutto and cook 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cook just until the prosciutto begins to crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside. In the same skillet lightly toast 2 tablespoons of the pine nuts, until slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Set aside with the prosciutto. In a food processor combine the 1/4 cup of fresh basil, garlic clove, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of pine nuts. Blend until smooth. In a medium bowl add the mayonnaise, and fold in the basil puree. Mix gently until combined. To the same bowl add the prosciutto, toasted pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, salt, pepper and cooked gnocchi. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with remaining basil leaves, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh basil. If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil, but be sure to use half the amount.
  • To make a creamy pesto mayonnaise, use mayonnaise made with olive oil. This will give the mayonnaise a richer flavor and a creamier texture.
  • If you don't have pine nuts on hand, you can use walnuts or almonds instead. Just be sure to toast them before using them.
  • To make a vegan pesto mayonnaise, use a vegan mayonnaise. You can also use a mixture of olive oil and aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) instead of mayonnaise.
  • Pesto mayonnaise can be used as a sandwich spread, a dip for vegetables or crackers, or a dressing for salads or pasta.

Conclusion:

Pesto mayonnaise is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a creamy spread for your sandwiches, a dip for your vegetables, or a dressing for your salads, pesto mayonnaise is a great option.

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