homemade mayonnaise
A creamy, natural homemade mayonnaise made with simple ingredients, perfect for enhancing sandwiches and salads with fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon 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 combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil, a few drops at a time, while continuously whisking to emulsify the mixture.
- Once the mixture begins to thicken, you can add the oil a little faster in a thin, steady stream while still whisking vigorously.
- Add white wine vinegar and continue whisking until all oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice to taste, whisking gently to combine.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a flavored twist, try adding minced garlic or fresh herbs like dill or basil before chilling.