Heart-Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise
Introducing 'Heart-Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise'—a creamy, flavorful, and healthy twist on the classic condiment. Crafted with nutrient-rich avocado oil and extra virgin olive oil, this recipe brings a dose of heart-healthy fats to your kitchen while maintaining the rich, velvety texture you love. Fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a splash of white vinegar lend a bright, tangy flavor that elevates every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy recipe allows you to whisk up a clean, preservative-free mayonnaise perfect for spreading on sandwiches, mixing into dressings, or dolloping onto roasted vegetables. Make it fresh and enjoy healthier homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 120 milliliters avocado oil
- 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt until the mixture is well-combined and slightly frothy.
In a pourable container, combine the avocado oil and extra virgin olive oil. It's important to mix the oils before adding them to the egg yolk mixture to ensure an even, stable emulsion.
Very slowly, begin drizzling the oil mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously. Start with just a few drops at a time and gradually increase the oil flow as the mayonnaise starts to emulsify. This step is crucial in creating a stable emulsion.
Once you have incorporated about half of the oil and the mixture begins to thicken, you can start adding the oil a little more quickly, always whisking continuously.
After all the oil has been incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick and creamy, whisk in the white vinegar and water to achieve the desired consistency and brightness.
Taste the mayonnaise and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a bit more lemon juice or salt based on your preference.
Transfer the mayonnaise to a clean jar or container. Cover it with a lid and store in the refrigerator. Use within one week for the best quality and taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.1 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 714 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
