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6 marvellous mayo recipes

Here are six quick and easy ways to add flavour – and a homemade feel – to shop-bought mayonnaise. Simple ingredients, such as fresh herbs and spicy sauces, will add a restaurant-worthy feel to your burger, chips or sarnie. Give them a whirl.

  1. Horseradish beetroot mayo

    It's time to take a simple beet up a notch

    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 5 mins

    1 (60g) pre-cooked diced beetroot, patted dry with kitchen towel 
    3 tbsp horseradish sauce
    120g mayo
    1 small handful dill leaves, finely chopped (optional)

    Mix the ingredients together well and serve.

    Horseradish beetroot mayo
  2. Maple mustard and chive mayo

    It's amazing how four ingredients can transform a dish

    Serves: 4
    Prep Time: 5 mins

    120g mayo
    2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
    1 bunch chives , finely chopped
    3 tbsp wholegrain mustard

    Mix the ingredients together well and serve.

    Maple mustard and chive mayo
  3. Garlic, lemon and parsley mayo

    Classic flavours that everyone loves

    Serves: 4
    Prep Time: 5 mins

    zest and juice of 1 lemon
    1 small bunch parsley, finely chopped
    120g mayo
    1 clove garlic, crushed

    Mix the ingredients together well and serve.

    Garlic, lemon and parsley mayo
  4. Sriracha, spring onion and sesame mayo

    This is one for the umami lovers, with a gentle hint of heat

    Serves: 4
    Prep Time: 5 mins

    120g mayo
    2 tbsp sriracha
    3 spring onions, finely sliced
    3 tbsp black sesame seeds

    Mix the ingredients together well and serve.

    Sriracha, spring onion and sesame mayo
  5. Sun-dried tomato, basil and garlic mayo

    A gently flavoured summer mayo for a simple cheese sandwich

    Serves: 4
    Prep Time: 5 mins

    40g sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
    1 bunch basil, roughly chopped
    1 clove garlic, crushed
    120g mayo
    squeeze lemon

    Mix the ingredients together well and serve.

    Sun-dried tomato, basil and garlic mayo
  6. Blue Cheese, sour cream and paprika mayo

    Perfect creamy combo with a hint of spice

    Serves: 4
    Prep Time: 5 mins

    100g blue cheese, crumbled
    100g sour cream
    120g mayo
    1 tsp smoked paprika

    Mix the ingredients together well and serve.

    Blue Cheese, sour cream and paprika mayo