Dijonnaise Sauce
Dijonnaise is the perfect tangy, creamy sauce that can be made in 5 minutes and is so much tastier than what you can buy in the store. Mayo, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemon juice, make the perfect zesty, smooth, and addictive sauce.
You can buy Dijonnaise sauce in stores, but why would you do it when you can make your own in 5 minutes using the ingredients you know and trust? This creamy mustard sauce is bold and full of umami flavor and is one that I go back to time and time again because it’s just that good. It is the perfect sauce for spreading on so many healthy recipes like burgers or sandwiches, as a dipping sauce for chicken breasts or chicken tender, or with crispy fries or your favorite roasted veggies like Brussels sprouts or green beans. You will love this simple sauce to level up any weeknight dinner!
Why You Will Love This Homemade Dijonnaise Recipe
- It’s has the perfect cross of mayo and mustard with an incredible creamy flavor.
- With five simple ingredients that give a delicious tangy flavor, the finished sauce is ready in 5 minutes.
- You can use homemade mayo or store-bought mayo for an added convenience.
- It’s a great accompaniment to a burger, sandwiches, pork chops, or these Paleo Chicken Tenders.
- You can customize this delicious sauce with many different kinds of mustards.
Ingredients You Need For This Dijonnaise
- Mayonnaise: You can use a good-quality storebought mayonnaise or make your own. Making homemade mayo is incredibly quick and easy.
- Dijon Mustard: Although Dijon is my mustard of choice, and it is obviously in the name, you can use different types of mustard, like honey mustard, yellow mustard, spicy mustard, or whole grain mustard, too.
- Fresh garlic clove: You will want to ensure you mince the garlic nicely to release all the delicious garlicky flavor. You can also use pre-minced garlic.
- Lemon juice: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice provides the perfect acidic kick for this tangy sauce. You can also use store-bought lemon juice.
You can find a printable recipe card below with measurements
Kitchen Tools You Will Need
- Small Bowl
- Whisk or Immersion Blender
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
How To Make Dijonnaise
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and store in the fridge or serve immediately.
- If you’re going to whisk this, be sure to mince the garlic really well. An immersion blender or food processor is a great way to get a creamy texture.
Modifications and Dietary Customizations
- Use store-bought mayo or make homemade mayo, or use vegan mayo as a swap for regular mayo.
- Try this easy sauce with regular yellow mustard, spicy mustard, grainy mustard, or honey mustard.
- Add a dash of black pepper, white pepper, paprika or cayenne for extra spice.
- You can modify the amount of mustard if you want a strong mustard flavor.
- Add a bit of honey (or maple syrup) for a sweet, honey Dijon sauce.
Making Your Own Mayonnaise
To make your own mayonnaise is another way to level up your creamy Dijon mustard sauce. All it takes is olive oil, an egg, a bit of mustard, and a little salt. As you blend it with an immersion blender, it emulsifies and becomes the most creamy, decadent mayo you’ve ever had. I have a great post on making homemade mayo that will change your life! And check out the links below on other mayos with delicious, complex flavors.
Ways To Enjoy This Homemade Dijonnaise
- This air fryer turkey burger recipe is perfection with this rich and creamy sauce. (but this burger sauce would be fantastic with any of these 10 burger recipes)
- Dip your potato of choice…tater tots, Butternut Squash Tots, Parmesan and Truffle Fries, or sweet potato fries.
- Enjoy this great sauce as a sandwich spread or on a BLT Chicken Lettuce Sandwich Wrap.
- Pan seared tenderloins or chicken cutlets cooked to golden brown perfection take this creamy Dijon sauce to the next level. I really love it with this Air Fryer Cajun Chicken recipe too!
- I love serving this dijonnaise over salmon. You can pan-sear the salmon in a nonstick skillet (4 minutes per side on medium-high heat) and then serve the sauce on the side or use my recipe for mayo salmon and swap the mayonnaise for this dijonnaise.
- This would be an incredible sauce with a roasted maple Dijon ham, or ham steaks.
Storage Tips
You can make this about a week in advance, so it really is the perfect meal prep spread to be used all week long. Store it in an airtight container or glass jar and refrigerate immediately. When you bring it out to use it next time, give it a good stir. This isn’t the kind of sauce you can freeze because mayo does not thaw well, and the consistency won’t be the same.
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Dijonnaise Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dijon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
This was really tasty! I served it with a roast ham and it was a wonderful pairing of flavor. I plan to use leftovers for sandwiches this week.