Healthy Mayonnaise Recipe
This healthy mayonnaise recipe is absolutely foolproof and takes just 5 minutes! Made with wholesome ingredients like avocado oil and fresh lemon juice, it tastes infinitely better than store-bought mayo with no preservatives or chemicals.
Ingredients
- 1 largeegg yolk (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoondijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoonkosher salt
- ¾ cuplight olive oil (or avocado oil for extra health benefits)
Directions
- 1
Let your egg yolk come to room temperature (about 30 minutes). This is crucial for proper emulsification.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy (about 30 seconds).
- 3
While whisking vigorously, start adding the oil literally drop by drop. This is the most important step - be patient and add just tiny drops at first.
- 4
Continue whisking and adding drops until the mixture begins to thicken and emulsify (usually after about 1/4 of the oil is added).
- 5
Once you see proper emulsification, you can add the remaining oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking continuously until all oil is incorporated.
- 6
Your mayonnaise should be thick, creamy, and hold its shape. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice or salt if needed.