Easy to put together in a couple of minutes and much fresher-tasting than commercial products. Makes a familiar topping for fish and other seafood and a great sandwich spread.

　　

Ingredients

yields 3/4 cup

　　1/2 cup mayonnaise

　　1/4 cup pickle relish

　　2 teaspoons lemon juice

　　

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, and lemon juice.

　　

Step 2

Will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

　　

Variations

Step 3

For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of minced scallions or red onions, a tablespoon of minced capers, a teaspoon of minced fresh dill or tarragon, or a few drops of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce.

　　

Ingredient Note

Step 4

For the relish, substitute 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or dill pickles, an additional teaspoon of lemon juice, and a teaspoon of sugar if you wish.

　　From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.