Mayo Pocket Spread

Sometimes the smallest upgrade makes the biggest difference, and this one takes about a minute. Stir onion powder and celery salt into plain mayonnaise and you’ve turned a flat condiment into a savory, seasoned spread with real backbone.

It’s built for sandwiches and stuffed pita pockets, where one swipe carries flavor into every bite. The onion powder adds a mellow savory note while the celery salt brings a salty, herbaceous edge, the same flavors that make deli salads taste like deli salads.

Slather it on anything but sweets. It’s especially good with eggs, cheese, ham, shrimp, or crunchy vegetable pockets. One batch seasons enough for about eight slices of bread.

Kitchen Tips

• Make it ahead. The flavors meld and deepen if it rests in the fridge an hour or more.
• Stir well so the celery salt and onion powder distribute evenly instead of clumping.
• Treat it as a base and adjust to taste, adding more onion powder for punch or a pinch of pepper.

Variations

• Stir in minced fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon, or a dash of hot sauce.
• Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, or curry powder for a different profile.
• Fold in chopped pickles or capers for a tartar-style spread for seafood pockets.