Description
A simple and creamy homemade mayonnaise that you can make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and dips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolk and mustard together until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously to emulsify.
- Once thick, add lemon juice or vinegar and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for safety.
- If the mayonnaise breaks, add a teaspoon of water and whisk again.
- Keeps for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: homemade mayonnaise, easy mayonnaise, classic mayonnaise