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This homemade mayonnaise by our friend Teri Turner of nocrumbsleft is great on its own, but also makes a rich and creamy base for other dressings and dips.
Because the mayo recipe is naturally sweetened and made with California olive oil, it’s Paleo friendly and Whole30 compliant too! But the best news is that this recipe for mayonnaise is truly delicious.
About this recipe for homemade mayo:
This delicious recipe for homemade mayo is Whole30 compliant and an absolute game changer! It’s the perfect base for dressings and dips. It’s amazingly easy to make too. If you haven’t already started making your own homemade mayonnaise, now is the time!
Making Homemade Mayonnaise is Easy!
It’s so easy to make Teri’s delicious recipe. Naturally sweetened with California Prunes, this recipe is Paleo, Keto, Gluten-Free, and Whole30 compliant. You’re only a few ingredients and a few minutes away from the most delicious mayo ever. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- 2 California prunes
- 2 large eggs (if you’re concerned about eating raw eggs, you can use pasteurized eggs)
- 1 ½ cups California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Looking for more ways to use nocrumbsleft’s Homemade Mayonnaise? We’ve got you covered!
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This Spring Avocado Toast recipe is simple, delicious, and loaded with fresh California flavor just like all her food. Topped with avocado (of course), cherry tomatoes, arugula, eggs, her famous marinated onions and Teri’s delicious homemade mayonnaise, this recipe is light, yet deeply satisfying.
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We’re warning you now that if you love nocrumbsleft’s homemade mayonnaise recipe you’re going to LOVE this Creamy Clementine dressing. It’s great for a salad, but it would also be delicious over chicken or a side of vegetables. It’s the perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and sweet to make everything delicious!
nocrumbsleft’s Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe {Whole30 + Paleo}
Ingredients
- 2 California prunes
- 2 large eggs (if you're concerned about eating raw eggs, you can use pasteurized eggs)
- 1 ½ cups California Extra Virgin Olive Oil choose oil from olive varieties that are light in flavor, like Arbequina or Arbosana
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, place the prunes and pour hot water to cover completely. Let them soak until they’re rehydrated and softened, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the prunes from the water, then finely chop them. Use the side of a chef’s knife or the back of a large spoon to mash the prunes until broken down into a paste. Set aside.
- Place the eggs in a wide-mouth, quart mason jar. Using an immersion blender, blend from the bottom while slowly pouring in the oil, until completely emulsified.
- Add the dry mustard, salt, and pepper, blending until combined.
- Once combined, add the apple cider vinegar and the prunes and blend again to mix well. taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate; can be used for up to 5 days.
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A Word About California Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
Want to be sure your olive oil is fresh, the highest quality, and the real deal? Look for the COOC seal on bottles of California Extra Virgin Olive Oil to make sure you’re getting delicious 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Certified California EVOO uses stricter standards than international requirements, requiring the oil to pass chemical testing and a sensory analysis by a group of experts, called an organoleptic panel evaluation.
You tried the homemade mayo recipe, and now you’re ready for more goodness from our friend nocrumbsleft? Check out Teri’s sweet & savory caramelized onions, Whole30 shrimp tacos & chocolate chip, prune and cardamom cookies!
Pick up Teri Turner’s No Crumbs Left: Recipes for Everyday Food Made Marvelous cookbook at your favorite book store. And whip up her delicious Sweet Potato Crisps too, complete with her homemade Creamy Tomato Dressing made with this homemade mayonnaise!
Frequently Asked Questions about Homemade Mayonnaise:
Yes! Homemade mayonnaise has less of the bad stuff like stabilizers and sweeteners, and simple, healthy ingredients, like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, eggs and apple cider vinegar. Plus, you can adjust the salt and seasoning to your taste.
Homemade mayo can be bitter due to the oils used, the freshness of the ingredients, and the ingredients themselves. The healthiest way to sweeten homemade mayo is to add a couple of chopped prunes to the mix. The prunes also help to emulsify the mayonnaise while adding a bit of sweetness.
Add eggs to a jar, and blend with an immersion blender while drizzling in olive oil. Add seasonings like salt, pepper and dry mustard and continue to blend. Then add apple cider vinegar, along with chopped prunes to sweeten and help emulsify. Blend completely and adjust seasoning if desired. That’s it!
You can use fresh, healthy ingredients to make mayonnaise. This Homemade Mayonnaise recipe calls for olive oil, eggs, seasoning, apple cider vinegar and prunes. That’s it! Plus, it’s ready in 5 minutes.