Basil Mayo

Say hello to Basil Mayo AKA your new favorite summer sandwich condiment. Simply blend fresh basil leaves with your favorite mayo and there you have it! Enjoy on BLTs, summer tomato toasts, or truly any sandwich. Yields 6-8 servings.

Prep:
2
minutes
Cook:
0
minutes
TOtal:
5
minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, very tightly packed
  • kosher salt

The Riffs, Subs + Swaps!

  • The Basil: I love how subtle and sweet the amount of basil is here - it lends the perfect hint of basil in something like a BLT. If you want a punchier herby flavor, add more basil! Or, swap in another soft leafy herb like chives or flat leaf parsley, or use a combination of all three for an easy twist.‍
  • The Mayo: Store-bought and homemade mayo work equally well here, and if you have a plant based diet, the Veganaise brand mayo is a pretty damn good substitute. Labne or sour cream would also be *so* good here.

Instructions

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Blend

  1. Add mayo and basil to blender or food processor with pinch of kosher salt and blend until smooth. You can also add ingredients to a widemouth jar and blend right in the jar with an immersion blender.

Enjoy or store

  1. Store in airtight jar in fridge. Enjoy on sandwiches like BLTs, on summer tomato toasts, or as the base of a creamy dressing or dip.

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