Description
A creamy, tangy, and flavorful homemade Big Mac-style sauce made with mayonnaise, gherkins, mustard, and paprika — perfect for burgers, fries, wraps, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
100 g (0.5 cups) mayonnaise
1.5 tsp paprika
2 tbsp chopped gherkins
2 tbsp pickle juice (from the gherkin jar)
1 tbsp American mustard
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, paprika, chopped gherkins, pickle juice, and mustard in a small bowl.
- Mix well until smooth and evenly blended.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir before use and serve chilled as a condiment or dip.
Notes
Add 1 tsp ketchup for a sweeter flavor.
Use vegan mayonnaise for a dairy-free version.
Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Adjust thickness by varying the amount of pickle juice or mayonnaise.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 tbsp)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
