Basic Light Mayonnaise

By Florence Fabricant

Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
4(34)
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Ingredients

Yield:1½ cups
  • 1large egg
  • 1teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1½cups light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper
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Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

245 calories; 27 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 20 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 76 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place egg, mustard and vinegar in a food processor. Process until well blended.

  2. Step 2

    With the machine running, slowly dribble the oil into the feed tube to make a thick mixture.

  3. Step 3

    Season to taste with salt and pepper and keep refrigerated.

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