02/06/2026
This simple mayo is a flavorful, cleaner alternative to many commercial spreads and fits well into a balanced diet when used in moderation. It’s great as a spread or dip and to use in salads! It’s super tasty and you can adapt the ingredients to your liking like adding lemon juice, not using garlic if you don’t like it, or adding herbs!
The healthy benefits of the ingredients used:
Olive oil supplies predominantly monounsaturated fatty acids, which support heart health when used instead of saturated fats.
- Using boiled eggs gives natural emulsifiers (lecithin) and provides vitamins (A, D, E) and minerals without industrial additives.
- Adding water reduces the overall calorie density per tablespoon versus pure oil-based mayo while maintaining creaminess.
- Fresh garlic adds flavor plus antioxidants and potential anti-inflammatory benefits, letting you use less salt.
- Homemade control: you control ingredient quality, salt amount, and avoid additives, trans fats, and excessive refined oils common in store-bought versions.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality extra-virgin olive oil for best flavor; a milder olive oil works better if you prefer a less assertive taste.
- Keep refrigerated and use within 3–4 days.
- To reduce calories further, increase water and decrease oil, or substitute part of the oil with plain Greek yogurt for a tangy, lower-calorie variant.
Enjoy your healthy mayonnaise!💚
