Easy to put together in a couple of minutes and much fresher-tasting than commercial products. Makes a familiar topping for fish and other seafood and a great sandwich spread.
Recipe information
Yield
yields 3/4 cup
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickle relish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, and lemon juice.
Step 2
Will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.
Variations
Step 3
For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of minced scallions or red onions, a tablespoon of minced capers, a teaspoon of minced fresh dill or tarragon, or a few drops of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce.
Ingredient Note
Step 4
For the relish, substitute 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or dill pickles, an additional teaspoon of lemon juice, and a teaspoon of sugar if you wish.
From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.
