Lemon Mayonnaise
This is almost as simple to make as a plain mayonnaise, but with the double lemon flavour of both zest and juice for a delicate, fresh tang.
99 K 4.2/5 (11 reviews)
5 min.
Easy
0.90 €
300 g
6 IngredientsLast modified on: February 17th 2016
1 
1 tablespoon mustard
200 ml 
1 Times for this recipe
Preparation: 5 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Use a jug or high-sided container. Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon mustard, 200 ml oil, salt and pepper.
Grate the zest of a lemon into the container.
Grate the zest of a lemon into the container.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Squeeze one tablespoonful of lemon juice and add this.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Blend for a few seconds...
Stage 4
...and your lemon mayonnaise is ready.
Remarks
If you'd like you mayonnaise extra tangy, you can add more lemon juice, up to two tablespoonsful.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film. .
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 300 g : 0.90 €
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Mustard
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Lemon
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