homemade mayonnaise
Homemade mayonnaise is a creamy, natural condiment made from simple ingredients, perfect for enhancing sandwiches, salads, and dips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a clean bowl, whisk the egg yolk and Dijon mustard together until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle the oil into the yolk mixture while whisking continuously to emulsify.
- Once half the oil is incorporated, add the white wine vinegar and continue whisking while adding the remaining oil gradually.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- If desired, whisk in the lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Refrigerate the mayonnaise for at least 30 minutes before using for best flavor and texture.
Notes
For a flavored twist, try adding minced garlic or fresh herbs to your mayonnaise before serving.