Vegan Horseradish Aioli

Name: Vegan Horseradish Aioli
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup vegan mayonnaise; 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish (or Dijon mustard or fresh grated horseradish); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or distilled white vinegar or white wine vinegar); 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (or fresh lemon juice); 1 pinch fine sea salt

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This creamy and zesty Vegan Horseradish Aioli is delicious and easy to make! Make this versatile dip in only five minutes with vegan mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, lime juice, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Enjoy this creamy vegan horseradish sauce with homemade Vegan Pretzel Bites or these blistered Air Fryer Shishito Peppers!

Overhead view of vegan horseradish aioli in white bowl surrounded by pretzel bites

This horseradish aioli is perfect for serving at parties, snacking, and on game day. It goes so well with onion rings, fries, sandwiches, vegan crab cakes, and these Vegan Lentil Black Bean Burgers or spread on this Tofu Salad Sandwich!

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I am not one for watching sports or the Super Bowl, but I'd certainly be ready for it with this horseradish dip to go with the snacks.

This fresh vegan horseradish sauce is delicious with these Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes or Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Another flavorful and zippy sauce you'd enjoy is this Carrot Top Chimichurri which basically goes with everything savory!

Inspiration

What led me to create this recipe? First, I wanted to make a vegan version of aioli. The original recipe is traditionally made with egg yolks, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Rather than make mayonnaise, I wanted to make this quick version with store-bought vegan mayonnaise.

Yum! This was delicious! I had to leave out garlic because of a food sensitivity of a friend and it was still yummy. I also used an avocado oil based mayo that was not vegan, and it worked well.

- Cindy

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this easy vegan Horseradish Aioli without animal products.

Garlic - I minced one fresh garlic clove. Feel free to use more garlic if you prefer.
Dairy-free Mayonnaise - You can make it yourself, although I usually purchase it. I used a brand that I've enjoyed for years, even before I went vegan: dairy-free and egg-free Follow Your Heart's Grapeseed Oil Vegenaise (not sponsored, just sharing something I genuinely enjoy). To keep this recipe simple, I chose not to include dairy-free sour cream.
Prepared horseradish - I love Bubbies Prepared Horseradish, or you can use your favorite! For this recipe, I drained it, although you don't have to. You can find this product in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.
Apple Cider Vinegar - I used the type with the "mother," although you can also use regular apple cider vinegar.
Lime juice - It's not pictured, but I added some fresh lime juice to this recipe.

A complete ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Variations & Substitutions

Here are a few alternatives you can try:

Lime juice - Instead of lime juice, you can use fresh lemon juice. Do not use lemon juice concentrate.
Apple cider vinegar - Alternatives are white wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
Garlic - If you love garlic, add another clove or two. Fresh garlic can quickly get overpowering, so one is enough for me in this case! You can also try garlic powder instead. If you don't care for garlic or are allergic to it, feel free to skip it. This horseradish aioli will still be delicious!
Fresh herbs - Try adding chopped fresh herbs such as basil, dill, marjoram, oregano, or parsley.
Prepared horseradish - You can use fresh horseradish (the root vegetable) and grate it, though I haven't tried it. Start with a smaller quantity, such as one tablespoon of horseradish root. If you try it, let me know how it turns out! Or you can use Dijon mustard instead; I'd start with a teaspoon and adjust it to taste.
Spicy - Add chili sauce or a teaspoon of hot sauce.
Mayonnaise - If you prefer to make your mayonnaise, you can make it with soft tofu.
Add freshly ground black pepper if you wish.

white tray with vegan pretzel bites and horseradish aioli

How to Make This Vegan Horseradish Aioli

This dairy-free and egg-free horseradish aioli is easy to put together; you only need 5 minutes.

As you can see from the ingredients photo, I drained the prepared horseradish, but it's not a must.

Step 1: Mince the garlic. You can do this with a chef's knife or a garlic press. Here's a helpful resource on how to mince garlic.
Step 2: Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl.
Step 3: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and serve! That is all there is to it!

Expert Tip

If you have the time, let this horseradish aioli rest in the fridge for half an hour to develop the flavors.

How to Serve this Vegan Horseradish Aioli

You can serve this horseradish aioli so many ways: with pretzels or vegan pretzel bites, onion rings, fries, fried mushrooms, vegetable tempura, sandwiches, artichoke hearts, vegan roast, vegan crab cakes, in a vegan steak panini, in this vegan chickpea tuna salad, or on vegan black bean lentil burgers.

I think this dipping sauce would go well with pierogies and a beetroot salad; it would make a great salad dressing, just like this carrot greens chimichurri. If needed, thin it with water.

Recipe FAQs

How do I store this vegan horseradish aioli?

Store this in the fridge in a sealed glass container for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze this horseradish aioli?

I don't recommend it. These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Is aioli vegan?

The original aioli recipe is traditionally made with egg yolks, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. This vegan aioli is made without egg yolks and with vegan mayonnaise.

Do I have to add the garlic?

No, you don't have to add the garlic to this horseradish aioli recipe. Maybe you don't like garlic or you're allergic to it? Skip it. It will still taste great!

If you try this recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a star rating and let me know how it goes in the comments below. I love hearing from you!

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Recipe

Author: Emily Miller

This creamy and zesty Vegan Horseradish Aioli is perfect for snacks and game day. Serve with vegan pretzel bites, vegan burgers, and sandwiches, wraps, and more. Ready in 5 minutes!

5 from 156 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 126.9kcal

EQUIPMENT

Cutting board
Chef's knife or garlic press
Small bowl
Spoon or spatula

INGREDIENTS

▢ 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
▢ 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish or Dijon mustard or fresh grated horseradish
▢ 1 clove garlic minced
▢ 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar or white wine vinegar
▢ 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice or fresh lemon juice
▢ 1 pinch fine sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and fine sea salt.
Chill for 30 minutes and serve.

NOTES

Serve with these vegan pretzel bites. Store in fridge in a glass well-sealed container for up to 5 days.

Optional additions to choose from:

Fresh herbs - Try adding one tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs such as basil, dill, marjoram, oregano, or parsley.
Spicy - add chili sauce or a teaspoon of hot sauce.
Freshly ground black pepper.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 126.9 kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6 gFat: 13.3 gSaturated Fat: 2 gSodium: 218.8 mg

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