Low Sodium Classic Mayonnaise Dressing
Elevate your salad dressings and sandwich spreads with this homemade **Low Sodium Classic Mayonnaise Dressing**, a healthier twist on the traditional condiment. Crafted in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients like creamy egg yolk, tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of white pepper, this recipe combines flavor and versatility without the excess salt. The key to its rich, velvety texture lies in the technique—slowly emulsifying vegetable oil into the mixture for perfect consistency. Enhanced with a touch of white vinegar and sugar for subtle balance, this low-sodium delight can be customized to suit your taste. Ideal for heart-healthy diets and packed with fresh, homemade goodness, it’s the ultimate pantry staple to transform your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.125 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 0.0625 teaspoon optional salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a food processor, combine the egg yolk, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and white pepper.
Blend the mixture for about 30 seconds until it is well combined and slightly thicker.
With the processor running or while whisking continuously, very slowly add the vegetable oil in a thin, steady stream. It's critical to add the oil slowly at first to ensure an emulsion forms.
Once approximately half of the oil is added and the mixture has started to thicken, you can add the remaining oil a little more quickly, though still in a thin stream.
After all the oil has been incorporated, add the white vinegar and sugar, blending or whisking until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
Taste the mayonnaise and adjust the seasoning if needed with optional salt. Keep in mind that it's designed to be low sodium, so adjust according to personal taste preferences and dietary needs.
Transfer the mayonnaise to a clean, airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.6 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 41 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.
