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Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise

Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise

Discover how to make Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise in just 5 minutes for a delicious, preservative-free condiment option.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 20 tablespoons
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar optional
  • 1 cup extra light olive oil or other neutral oil

Equipment

  • immersion blender
  • tall container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a tall container, add the egg, Dijon mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Pour the oil over the top of the ingredients and let it rest for 15 seconds.
  3. Insert the immersion blender into the container, touching the bottom, and blend without moving for about 10 seconds until the mixture begins to emulsify.
  4. Slowly lift and tilt the blender to incorporate the rest of the oil, continuing to blend until thick and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust the mayonnaise to your preference with more lemon juice, sugar, or salt if desired.
  6. Transfer the mayonnaise to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate, using within 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 11g

Notes

This mayonnaise is quick to make and can be customized with various flavors like garlic or herbs. Store in the fridge for freshness.

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