Homemade Dijonnaise is a mixture of tangy Dijon mustard and creamy mayonnaise, and the result is a simple but addictive condiment that you will be putting on everything!
It's like mayo with an extra flavour kick!
This dijonnaise recipe is my go-to sauce for burgers, wraps and sandwiches. It also makes an awesome dipping sauce for things like fries or crumbed chicken tenders.
Add some dijonnaise to your next potato salad, or serve it on the side with baked salmon or panko chicken thighs.
Dijonnaise is quick and easy to make using ingredients that you probably already have at home in your cupboard or fridge.
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Why you will love this dijonnaise recipe
- Fast.
- Pantry ingredients.
- Versatile - can be used in lots of different ways on many foods.
What you need to make this recipe
*Please see the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and detailed instructions
- Dijon mustard
- mayonnaise
- fresh lemon juice
- salt
*Please see the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and detailed instructions
How to make dijonnaise?
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and lemon juice to a small bowl.
- Mix well to combine, then add salt to taste.
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Top tips for the best result
- Feel free to increase the amount of Dijon mustard to mayonnaise according to your taste in order to get the best dijonnaise ratio for you. As both of our main ingredients in this recipe are store-bought, they can vary in flavour between brands.
- The same goes for when you are adding the lemon juice and salt, go gradually and taste test as you go.
Variations
Depending on what you are serving this sauce with, optional additions to your homemade dijonnaise recipe could be:
- garlic
- hot sauce for an extra spicy kick
- black pepper
- a pinch of paprika
- finely chopped chives
Storage
Dijonnaise will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Frequently asked questions
Essentially a combination of Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
Dijon mustard is a variety of mustard, whereas dijonnaise is a combination of Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
Yes.
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📖 Recipe
Dijonnaise
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
- a pinch of fine salt plus more to taste
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and lemon juice.½ cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Stir together until well incorporated.
- Add salt to taste along with more lemon juice as needed.a pinch of fine salt
Notes
- Feel free to increase the amount of mustard to mayonnaise in order to get the best ratio for you. As both of our main ingredients in this recipe are store-bought, they can vary in taste between brands.
- The same goes for lemon juice and salt, go gradually and taste test as you go.
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really enjoyed this and it was easy to make. Had it on our hamburgers, really yum. Thanks.
That's awesome, Leonie!