Description
A fresh and creamy herbed mayonnaise recipe perfect for enhancing your dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (15g) basil leaves, fresh
- 1/2 cup (15g) parsley leaves, fresh
- 1/4 cup (5g) cilantro leaves, fresh
- 2 tablespoons (3g) dill fronds, fresh
- 2 tablespoons (3g) fresh oregano leaves
- 1 cup (240g) mayonnaise
- 1 egg yolk
- 11/2 teaspoon (5ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt (or to taste)
- black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Blend Your Ingredients: Start by tossing your fresh herbs, egg yolk, and lemon juice into the food processor. Blend until the mixture has a bright green color and a fresh smell. Do not blend for too long as it may over-process the herbs.
- Add in the Oils: With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. The mixture will begin to emulsify and become creamy. Pour in the olive oil gradually to prevent separation.
- Seasoning Time: Season the mixture by adding salt and pepper a little at a time, tasting as you go to enhance the herb flavors. Adjust to your taste.
- Check Consistency: Assess how thick or creamy the mayonnaise is. If it is too thick, drizzle in more olive oil until it becomes silky smooth. Avoid adding too much at once to maintain the right texture.
- Store It Right: Transfer your herbed mayonnaise into a clean jar and seal it tightly. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld together. Consume within 2 weeks for the best taste.
Notes
- Refrigerate: Store in a clean jar, tightly sealed, at 32 to 40 degrees F for up to 2 weeks. Avoid storing in warm areas to maintain freshness.
- For thick mixtures: If the mayo is blending too thick, drizzle in more olive oil until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
- For flavor improvement: Use only fresh herbs, as old herbs can dull the taste.
- For balancing saltiness: If too salty, mix in an additional mayonnaise to balance flavors and adjust the lemon juice as needed.
- No reheating necessary.
- Spread on toasted baguette slices for crostini. Mix with boiled potatoes for a herbed potato salad. Top grilled chicken sandwiches for added flavor.
- Swap basil for tarragon for a unique flavor profile. Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick. Incorporate roasted garlic for an additional layer of taste.
- Select fresh, vibrant herbs for the best flavor. Avoid dried herbs, as they do not provide the same taste. Use good quality mayonnaise for a rich and creamy base.
Nutrition
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 218mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 24mg