Caper Mayonnaise Recipe

Elevate your sandwiches, salads, and dips with this incredibly easy Capers Mayonnaise! Made with just three simple ingredients and ready in minutes, this vibrant condiment adds a zesty, briny kick to any dish. Adapted from a Better Homes and Gardens recipe (Sept. 2005), this recipe is surprisingly low in calories despite the misleading nutritional info found elsewhere. (Note: 1/4 cup mayo = ~229 calories according to USDA.) Get ready for flavor!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 926.3 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Caper Mayonnaise

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped capers
1/2 lemon zested (about 1 teaspoon lemon zest)

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How to Make Caper Mayonnaise

Finely chop 2 tablespoons of capers.
Zest 1/2 a lemon using a microplane or fine grater. (about 1 teaspoon zest)
In a small bowl, gently combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, the chopped capers, and lemon zest.
Stir until evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (a pinch of salt or pepper may enhance the flavor).
Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.