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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Dips, Dressings

    Published: April 11, 2021 | Last Modified: April 11, 2021 by Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju | This post may contain affiliate links. 💬 - No Comments

    Basil Mayonnaise

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    This herby mayonnaise is a great condiment to use for sandwiches and wraps. It's got a creamy texture and vibrant flavors, and needs just two ingredients!
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    Mayonnaise is a great condiment, but have you ever added basil to it? Well, you're in for a treat because this basil mayonnaise is a super simple, two ingredient condiment that packs a mighty punch!

    Close up of basil mayo in a jar, on a blue plate, basil in the background

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    • 💭 Why you'll love this recipe
    • 📋 Ingredients and notes
    • 📖 How to make basil mayonnaise
    • 👩🏽‍🍳Top tips and FAQs
    • 🍴 Serving and storage suggestions
    • 📖 Recipe

    💭 Why you'll love this recipe

    • Two ingredient, ten minute recipe, but super versatile. I could probably just stop here and it'll speak for itself. But I literally put this on everything - sandwiches, tacos, salads.
    • Great way to use up fresh or frozen basil. I love freezing basil when it's in abundance during the summer, and use it in this condiment later during the year when it's not in season!

    📋 Ingredients and notes

    You'll need fresh basil leaves and mayonnaise. I tend to use vegan mayonnaise but you can use regular mayo too.

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    Notes and Variations

    • Make it a basil aioli. So technically, aioli is made from garlic and olive oil - mayo is made from egg yolks and canola oil. Given that I use a vegan mayo with avocado oil, it's easy to convert this basil mayonnaise into a basil aioli with garlic. Check out the recipe for instructions!
    • Add other herbs. You don't have to stop with basil. I've found that any other fresh leafy herb (parsley, dill, oregano) all work with this recipe

    📖 How to make basil mayonnaise

    No rocket science involved!

    • Discard the tough stems of the basil
    • If you have a food processor or blender - dump the mayonnaise and the fresh basil leaves into the bowl and pulse until combined.
    • If you don't have a food processor - rough chop the basil as small as you can, and then use a fork or a whisk to combine with the mayonnaise.
    Basil mayonnaise in a jar with a spoon on it, placed on a blue plate

    👩🏽‍🍳Top tips and FAQs

    How is fresh mayonnaise made?

    Traditional mayonnaise is made by whisking lemon juice or vinegar with egg yolks. Then, oil is added slowly as the mixture is whisked in order for it to emulsify - either by hand or in a food processor.

    Can I use other herbs instead of basil?

    Yes! You can use dill, parsley, oregano. I've also used thyme, cilantro, and chives in the past. Check out my basil substitutions post as well.

    Can I make this vegan?

    The recipe is vegan as written, since I use vegan mayonnaise at home. So you can make this with any kind of mayonnaise you have!

    🍴 Serving and storage suggestions

    When stored in an airtight container, the basil mayo lasts in the fridge for up to two weeks. But if I were to be completely honest, I put this on everything so it rarely ever lasts that long!

    Some ways to use up this basil mayonnaise:

    • As a spread for sandwiches and wraps (e.g., my Korean Gilgeori toast)
    • As a sauce for your favorite tacos (e.g., my gochujang cauliflower tacos or my fried avocado tacos!)
    • As a salad dressing, and you can dilute a bit with olive oil or water if you wish (e.g., my Brussels sprouts Caesar salad, or a creamy version of the mango avocado salad)

    If you like this recipe, check out my other fun sauce and dip recipes:

    • Broccoli Pesto
    • Easy Homemade Raita (Indian Yogurt Sauce)
    • Easy Poblano Sauce

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    📖 Recipe

    Close up of basil mayo in a jar, on a blue plate, basil in the background
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    Basil Mayo

    This herby mayonnaise is a great condiment to use for sandwiches and wraps. It's got a creamy texture and vibrant flavors, and needs just two ingredients!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 191kcal
    Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise, I use vegan mayonnaise
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

    Instructions

    • Add a cup of mayonnaise along with a cup of basil leaves to a food processor and pulse until combined. If you don't have a food processor, chop the basil up finely and whisk using a fork or a small whisk!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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