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A close-up of a jar of homemade avocado mayonnaise with a spoon on a wooden table, next to a halved avocado and limes.

Healthy Avocado Mayo Recipe

Do you love the rich, creamy flavor of mayonnaise but wish it were a little healthier? This homemade, guilt-free condiment replaces traditional ingredients with nutrient-rich avocado oil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Blending Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 cup light-tasting avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

  1. In a small food processor or a tall, narrow jar (for an immersion blender), combine the egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt.
  2. Start blending on low speed. While blending, slowly and steadily drizzle in the avocado oil. This is the key to creating a thick emulsion.
  3. Continue to blend until all the oil is incorporated and the mayo has a thick, creamy consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice as needed.

Notes

For a delicious twist, you can create a healthy avocado oil mayo recipe with a few drops of truffle oil, or add a pinch of garlic powder for a tangy kick. To make a healthy chicken salad recipe with avocado mayo, simply use this condiment to bind your cooked chicken. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan by swapping the egg for aquafaba.