Paleo Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
Most store-bought mayonnaise is loaded with refined seed oils and additives that don't fit a grain-free, whole-foods lifestyle — which is exactly why making your own is such a revelation. This version uses light-tasting avocado oil as its base, delivering a clean, neutral flavor and a rich, creamy texture that rivals anything you'd find on a grocery store shelf. Pasteurized egg yolks, a squeeze of lemon juice, a touch of Dijon mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar round out the flavor with just the right balance of tang and depth. The technique is straightforward — an immersion blender or food processor does the heavy lifting, and the key is patience when streaming in the oil so the emulsion comes together thick and glossy. Once you nail it, you'll have a versatile condiment that works on everything from lettuce-wrapped burgers to grain-free grain bowls. It makes 16 servings and keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so one batch goes a long way. This is the kind of simple, satisfying kitchen win that makes eating this way feel completely effortless.
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16 servings
- 2 pasteurized egg yolks
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup light-tasting avocado oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Add the pasteurized egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt to the bottom of a tall narrow jar (if using an immersion blender) or the bowl of a food processor. Let the ingredients sit at room temperature for 5 minutes so they are all the same temperature — this helps the emulsion form.
- 2
If using an immersion blender: pour all of the avocado oil on top of the yolk mixture without stirring. Place the immersion blender head flat on the bottom of the jar, covering the yolks. Blend on high without moving the blender for 20–30 seconds, until a thick white emulsion forms at the base. Then slowly lift the blender upward through the oil, continuing to blend, until all the oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick and creamy throughout.
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