Horseradish Aioli Sauce (Just 5 Ingredients)

Horseradish aioli, a bold and creamy spread based on mayonnaise, takes only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip up.

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The only ingredients you need to whip up a batch of this delicious goodness: horseradish, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Fresh horseradish

You can use fresh horseradish or prepared horseradish to make this horseradish sauce with mayo. If using fresh radish, be sure to grate it finely with a zester. If using prepared radish, be sure to drain the excess liquid before adding it to the mixture.

How to make horseradish aioli sauce

To make this horseradish mayo recipe, simply add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mix to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Aioli vs Mayo

Aioli and mayonnaise are not the same, however in our part of the world they are often used interchangeably. It’s likely that when you order something with “aioli” on it in the US, you’ll get a mayo-based sauce.

Classic aioli is an emulsion of olive oil and garlic, while mayo is an emulsion of egg, oil and acid (like lemon juice).

Uses for horseradish aioli

The list is endless!

Variations

horseradish mustard – To make a horseradish mustard sauce, add 1-2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard.

Vegan horseradish sauce – Use vegan mayonnaise to make this a vegan dressing.

fresh herbs – Add fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, dill or oregano.

Tips for recipes

• For a mild horseradish sauce, stick to prepared horseradish as fresh is almost twice as spicy.
• Since the mayo makes up the largest chunk of this horseradish aioli, don’t use a mayo that you don’t care about the taste of.
• Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled lemon juice. Bottled juice has a “packaged” taste compared to fresh and therefore will change the taste.
• Start with the recipe, as it says. Taste and adjust as needed. Like tons of spices? Add another radish. Love the heat of the lemon, add an extra squeeze.
• Homemade horseradish sauce can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
• It’s one of 7 Prime rib sauce Recipes that you should consider serving at your place Christmas dinner and one of 50What to serve with prime rib” options.

Other popular sauce recipes: Garlic butter sauce and Cajun sauce.