Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise
A creamy, wholesome homemade mayonnaise made with clean ingredients—perfect for spreading, dipping, or mixing into dressings without the additives of store-bought versions.
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Classic, Healthy
- - 1 large egg room temperature
- - 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- - 1/4 tsp sea salt
- - 1 cup light olive oil or avocado oil
- - Optional: pinch of garlic powder or turmeric for flavor and color
Add Base Ingredients
In a tall jar or cup (if using an immersion blender), add the egg, lemon juice/vinegar, mustard, and salt.
Blend with Oil
Pour in the oil. Place an immersion blender at the bottom of the jar and turn it on. Keep it at the bottom until the mixture begins to emulsify (turn thick and creamy), then slowly lift to blend the rest.
Adjust Seasoning
Taste and adjust salt or add garlic powder/turmeric if desired.
Store
Transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate. Use within 5–7 days.
prep_time: PT5M
cook_time: PT0M
total_time: PT5M
servings: 16 (1 tbsp servings)
nutrition:
calories: ~90 (per tablespoon)
carbohydrates: 0g
protein: ~0.3g
fat: ~10g
sodium: ~50mg
sugar: 0g
notes:
- Make sure all ingredients are room temperature for best results.
- Use neutral-flavored oils like avocado or light olive oil.
- If using a blender or food processor, drizzle oil slowly while blending.
Keyword healthy mayonnaise, homemade mayo, clean condiment, avocado oil mayo