Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli
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This smoky, tangy red pepper and sun-dried tomato aioli—effortlessly whipped up from everyday pantry items—brings a burst of smoky, tangy Spanish flavor to everything from simple crudités to burgers to French fries.
Think of this easy aioli as a little bowl of sunshine that brings a burst of bright Spanish flavor to your table. Everyday pantry ingredients like mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes are blended with garlic, a splash of sherry wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika, creating a sauce that’s irresistibly smoky and tangy. This aioli isn’t just the perfect partner for a platter of crunchy crudités or blistered shishito peppers; it’s a versatile recipe that can elevate sandwiches, burgers, grilled meats, roasted potatoes, or even French fries.
what you’ll need to make red pepper & sun-dried tomato aioli
step-by-step instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and olive oil from the jar. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
Add the olive oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
The aioli can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The sauce will thicken up in the fridge; if needed, thin it by gradually adding water and stirring until the desired consistency is reached.
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Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli
This smoky, tangy red pepper and sun-dried tomato aioli—effortlessly whipped up from everyday pantry items—brings a burst of smoky, tangy Spanish flavor to everything from simple crudités to burgers to French fries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
- ⅓ cup jarred roasted red peppers (drained and patted dry), thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and olive oil from the jar. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
- Make-Ahead Instructions: This aioli can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The sauce will thicken up in the fridge; if needed, thin it by gradually adding water and stirring until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (16 servings)
- Serving size: about 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 112
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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This is another superb sauce. I always appreciate, “Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.” More/less cayenne, paprika, garlic, etc., which really changes it depending on the desired taste. Anyway, I used to sauces to mix with tuna, but I like it as a vegetable dip too. Thank you again!
Wonderful with the shishito peppers !
Thank you for your consistently yummy recipes !
How different is this from Romesco sauce?
This is quite different — this has mayo as the primary ingredient to provide creaminess and Romesco uses nuts and oil.
Would sour cream and plain Greek yogurt work as replacement for mayonnaise? Thank you!
I really don’t recommend either here – sorry!
Wonderful smoky flavour with a hint of heat. Best dip I’ve ever made. Thank you for consistently delicious, perfect recipes!