Anyone who is on the Mediterranean diet has probably asked How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise .
Thankfully, there is a way to may mayo that is also frenziedly to the Mediterranean diet!
How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise
Making your own mayonnaise is a lot easier than you may imagine it to be.
I like that when you make your own mayo you know exactly what ingredients have been put into it/
This mayonnaise can be used in so many other recipes too.
I would try it in my Mediterranean diet ranch dressing for example.
Or, you could choose to simply use your mayonnaise on your next sandwich or in your tuna salad.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
This recipe is for anyone who has asked how to you make mayonnaise from scratch.
The answer is simple.
You combine the ingredients together and mix them well.
Perhaps the most important thing to know about is using the right ingredients.
Traditional homemade mayonnaise commonly uses raw egg yolks, something that is frowned upon these days.
My recommendation to you is to use eggs that have been pasteurized and are labeled safe for consumption in a recipe such as this one.
Another question that I have been asked is what is the best oil for making mayonnaise.
Oil is how you can make your own mayo that tastes better than the store bought kind.
If you have ever read the ingredient label on mayonnaise you probably know what I mean by this.
Since this is a Mediterranean Diet recipe, I like to recommend a more neutral yet, flavorful oil
The easy oil choice for this recipe is olive oil since everyone following the Mediterranean diet has olive oil most likely. However, why not live on the edge and try a grape seed oil or walnut oil?
Tips for making Homemade Mayonnaise
I already mentioned that my recommendation to you is to use eggs that have been pasteurized and are labeled safe for consumption in a recipe such as this one. Also mentioned, the easy oil choice for this recipe is olive oil however, why not try a grape seed oil or walnut oil?
Here are some more great tips for you.
- It is essential that you eggs are at room temperature before you add them to this recipe.
- You can easily turn this into aioli by adding 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and a bit of spicy brown mustard.
- Also essential to this recipe is that you follow the order of ingredients in the instructions. Specifically, the lemon juice
- If your mayonnaise seems to be too thick for your liking, you can try adding a really small amount of water or additional oil. Also, if your mayo seems too thin for your liking you can add an additional egg yolk.
There are so many cool ways to personalize your mayonnaise too!
Personalizing your mayo can make for a better tasting sandwich or yummy tasting dip for your chicken strips.
You can even use the personalized mayonnaise in other recipes.
Here are some ideas for personalizing your mayonnaise.
It is not unusual around here to add a bit of hot sauce or perhaps some taco seasoning. Even better, in my opinion, is to stir in some Italian seasoning.
Lastly, this is for those of us wondering how long does homemade mayo last.
Since we are not adding any preservatives to this recipe, you can guess that this mayo will not last as long as store bought mayonnaise.
As you are using eggs that have been pasteurized and are labeled safe for consumption in a recipe such as this one, this recipe for mayonnaise should last a few days if properly covered refrigerated.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Whole Wheat Carrot Bread recipe.
- Yummy Flaxseed Pancakes.
- Easy Italian Baked Chicken.
- Easy Avocado Pesto
- Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise
How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise
As mentioned above, my recommendation to you is to use eggs that have been pasteurized and are labeled safe for consumption in a recipe such as this one. As you probably already know, the consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, shellfish and meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness.
I also mentioned that you can use a Mediterranean diet friendly oil for this recipe.
The easy oil choice for this recipe is olive oil since everyone following the Mediterranean diet has olive oil most likely. However, why not live on the edge and try a grape seed oil or walnut oil?
The ingredients needed to make Homemade Mayonnaise
- Eggs- 3 large eggs at room temperature. As mentioned, use eggs that have been pasteurized and are labeled safe for consumption in a recipe such as this one. As you probably already know, the consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, shellfish and meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness.
- Lemon Juice- 3 teaspoons. That is about a half of lemon. Fresh is always preferred in this recipe. An alternative to to the lemon juice is to use vinegar.
- Oil- 1 ½ cups. Again, the easy oil choice for this recipe is olive oil since everyone following the Mediterranean diet has olive oil most likely. However, why not live on the edge and try a grape seed oil or walnut oil?
- Seasonings to taste- This can include Italian Seasonings,
Salt,
and/or Pepper. A teaspoon is probably all that you will need in total.
How to make this Mediterranean diet friendly mayonnaise.
- Have your ingredients at room temperature while you make this. You can use a whisk or decent blender (I use a Vitamix) to make this recipe.
- If you have not done so as of yet, separate the eggs as you will only need the egg yolk for this recipe. You can sue a simple Egg Separator to do this.
- In a medium bowl or in your blender, combine together the egg yolks and lemon juice.
- Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice. Whisk this well, about 30 to 60 seconds. If you are using a blender, blend these ingredients for a minute.
- Adding the oil is done very slowly and a bit at a time. I suggest using a small teaspoon to do so. You will need to whisk while you add the oil. Start adding the oil slowly and when the mayonnaise begins to thicken you can add the oil as a stream. You may not need to add all of the oil if you reach your desired consistency. Season as desired.
- Using the blender method, use the plug in the top of the blender so that you can add the oil as it runs.
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How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise
Ingredients
- Eggs- 3 large eggs at room temperature. As mentioned use eggs that have been pasteurized and are labeled safe for consumption in a recipe such as this one. As you probably already know, the consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, shellfish and meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness.
- Lemon Juice- 3 teaspoons. That is about a half of lemon. Fresh is always preferred in this recipe. An alternative to to the lemon juice is to use vinegar.
- Oil- 1 ½ cups. Again the easy oil choice for this recipe is olive oil since everyone following the Mediterranean diet has olive oil most likely. However, why not live on the edge and try a grape seed oil or walnut oil.
- Seasonings to taste- This can include Italian Seasonings Salt, and/or Pepper. A teaspoon is probably all that you will need in total.
Instructions
- Have your ingredients at room temperature while you make this. You can use a whisk or decent blender (I use a Vitamix) to make this recipe.
- If you have not done so as of yet, separate the eggs as you will only need the egg yolk for this recipe. You can sue a simple Egg Separator to do this.
- In a medium bowl or in your blender, combine together the egg yolks and lemon juice.
- Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice. Whisk this well, about 30 to 60 seconds. If you are using a blender, blend these ingredients for a minute.
- Adding the oil is done very slowly and a bit at a time. I suggest using a small teaspoon to do so. You will need to whisk while you add the oil. Start adding the oil slowly and when the mayonnaise begins to thicken you can add the oil as a stream. You may not need to add all of the oil if you reach your desired consistency. Season as desired.
- Using the blender method, use the plug in the top of the blender so that you can add the oil as it runs.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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