5-Minute Basil Mayo Recipe (From Scratch)

Bowl of creamy green basil mayo on a wooden surface near lettuce.

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5-Minute Basil Mayo Recipe (From Scratch)

This 5-Minute Basil Mayo Recipe could not be easier, and it's made from scratch! We know making your own homemade mayonnaise sounds complicated, but all it takes is a simple technique, and then you're in business!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American, French

Servings:

Author: Lindsey Baruch

Equipment

Ingredients

2 large egg yolks at room temperature
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice adjust more to taste
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 cup avocado oil or neutral oil of choice
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves

Instructions

In a mason jar, food processor, or narrow deep cup, add your egg yolk, lemon juice, salt, pepper, vinegar, avocado oil, and basil.
Take an immersion blender and put the blade on the bottom of the cup. Start on low speed and keep the blade towards the bottom of the jar. Allow it to get emulsified and once you see the oils mixing with the yolk, pulse and pull up, slowly, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Your mayo should form this way, be thick and creamy.
Cover tightly and transfer to the fridge until ready to serve. Save in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Salad Dressing: Use this basil mayo as a base to toss with greens, or to serve on a Nicoise Salad.

Dip: You can simply use this basil mayo to serve alongside fresh veggies for dipping! Opt to mix in some Greek yogurt or sour cream to round out the dip.

French Fries: Serve alongside french fries for all the dipping your heart desires! It's the perfect condiment for fries and alongside our Steak Frites.

Spread: Spread the mayo on your favorite sandwich, like our classic BLT Sandwich, or a Burger.

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