A Spoon Full of Lovin' · March 2025
Homemade Mayonnaise
Rich, creamy, and made from scratch
This is a very easy recipe for homemade mayonnaise. Once you make it from scratch you'll never go back to store-bought. Try using different seasonings such as dill, tarragon, basil, or your favorite herb to make it your own.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 2 tbls. cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup safflower oil
Instructions
Blend the Base
Put the egg, salt, dry mustard, and cider vinegar (or lemon juice) in a blender and mix well.
Add the Oil
With the blender running, pour the safflower oil in a very thin stream into the blender until fully emulsified and creamy.
Season & Store
Taste and adjust seasoning. Try adding dill, tarragon, basil, or your favorite herb. Keep tightly closed in a non-metallic container in the refrigerator.
Robin's Tips & Variations
- Pour the oil in a very thin, steady stream — this is the key to a smooth, creamy emulsification.
- Try different seasonings such as dill, tarragon, basil, or your favorite herb.
- Store tightly closed in a non-metallic container in the refrigerator.
Make it from scratch!
If you make this, I'd love to hear how it turned out. Drop me a note on the blog page. Happy cooking — with a spoon full of lovin'!