Homemade Lemon Mayonnaise

1g protein · 5 min · 336 kcal

Homemade Lemon Mayonnaise

Easy homemade mayonnaise recipe that's light yet zingy, rich and velvety smooth and creamy. Perfect as a dipping sauce or base for salad dressings.

5 min10 servings336 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 50 g lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 30 g Dijon mustard
  • 6 g fine sea salt
  • 300 g neutral oil
  • 50 g olive oil
  • Freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place all the ingredients apart from the oil and pepper into a bowl, jug or blender.

  2. 2

    Whisk until homogenous.

  3. 3

    Slowly add oil while whisking or blending vigorously.

  4. 4

    When all the oil is added, the mix should be velvety smooth and be able to hold its own shape.

  5. 5

    Season with freshly cracked black pepper.

  6. 6

    Taste for salt and balance. Adjusting if needed.

  7. 7

    Place into a suitable container or use straight away.

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