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Classic Homemade Mayonnaise
This Classic Homemade Mayonnaise recipe is fool-proof. It may take a time or two for you to get 100% comfortable with creating perfectly smooth and creamy homemade mayo, but you'll get it. It's so delicious! It's great in our Chicken Salad and our Tuna Salad!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French , Spanish , American
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
- ¾ cup Safflower oil plus another 2 tbsps (See NOTES)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a vessel just large enough to fit the immersion blender.
- Place blender all the way in, so the blades are touching the bottom of the vessel.
- Turn on the blender, and gently move it upwards, so the egg and egg yolk are incorporated, and the oil and egg begin to emulsify.
- Continue, gently moving up and down, until thick. Will keep in the fridge for up to one week.
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Notes
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- Using the right oil is critical. Go with any of the following (or a blend of them):
- Homemade mayo will keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 week. We don't recommend freezing it.
- NOTE: Although the risk of contracting illness from raw eggs is minimal, those with a compromised immune system should avoid consuming them.
- Safflower
- Avocodao
- Grapeseed
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
0.05g
(0%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.