Description
This Healthy Avocado Mayo is a creamy, wholesome alternative to traditional mayonnaise made with avocado oil, fresh lemon juice, and minimal ingredients. It’s rich, smooth, and free from preservatives—perfect as a spread, dip, or salad base.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 cup light-tasting avocado oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a food processor or tall jar (for immersion blender), combine egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt.
- Add oil gradually: Start blending on low speed while slowly drizzling in the avocado oil. This gradual addition helps form a stable emulsion.
- Blend until creamy: Continue blending until all the oil is incorporated and the mixture becomes thick and smooth.
- Adjust taste: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, if desired.
Notes
- Add garlic powder for extra flavor.
- A few drops of truffle oil give it a gourmet twist.
- For vegan mayo, replace egg yolk with aquafaba (chickpea brine).
- Use lime juice or mild vinegar instead of lemon for a variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
