A Mayo For All Seasons

Mayonnaise is the ultimate condiment. Its smooth and neutral base is perfect for adding different flavor combinations, making it one of the most versatile condiments out there. That’s why we’re going to use mayo to share how you can incorporate enticing seasonal touches to items already on your menu. Here are four new mayos you can easily make that pair perfectly with ingredients from every season. 

In spring, people are starting to think about fresh light meals. A Meyer lemon basil pesto mayonnaise lets you spread that fresh feeling right onto your sandwiches and many other dishes. The key ingredient here are the Meyer lemons, as the lemon juice cuts through the richness of the pesto to give it that lighter flavor. If you’re looking for a fresh new spring feature, try offering a lemon pesto mayo seasonal panini with spring vegetables and fresh mozzarella.

Raspberries capture the sweetness of summer. So how about a raspberry lemon mayonnaise? Raspberries in mayo might seem a bit far-fetched at first, but we promise that once you try it, your guests will request it again and again. There’s something magical about the way the raspberries’ sweet tartness blends with lemony mayo. Try pairing this as a dipping sauce with grilled citrus shrimp or chicken skewers for a summer lunch your customers won’t soon forget.

Fall is harvest time for many ingredients and can inspire a host of amazing flavors beyond the stereotypical pumpkin spice (as good as that is). This is where maple comes in. Try mixing maple and mustard with mayonnaise and you’ve got a sweet dipping sauce for freshmade breads. Or get more creative with maple mustard Brussels sprouts. Toss hard roasted Brussels sprouts in the maple mustard mayonnaise for a delicious twist and quick side dish.

For many, winter is all about settling into comfort, so it can be a great time to experiment with winter ingredients. Even though it can be cold outside, lots of foods are fresh and even in season, like pomegranate. Go for a pomegranate mayo to mix things up. Tart and tangy with an undertone of sweetness, try serving as a dipping sauce with winter squash quesadillas or as a sandwich spread.

When it comes to mayo, its uncanny ability to take on flavors and provide a rich creamy texture means the sky's the limit in any season.