Lemon Mayonnaise


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.
103 K 4.2/5 (11 reviews)
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Last modified on: February 17th 2016
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Preparation: 5 min.

Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Lemon Mayonnaise : Stage 1
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.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Lemon Mayonnaise : Stage 2
Squeeze one tablespoonful of lemon juice and add this.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Lemon Mayonnaise : Stage 3
Blend for a few seconds...

Stage 4
Lemon Mayonnaise : 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
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe8 RDI=3 %10 RDI=1 %210 RDI=30 %1,940 RDI=100 %8,120 RDI: 100 %
Per 100 g2 RDI=1 %3 RDI=0 %50 RDI=8 %490 RDI=30 %2,060 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, mustard
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  • For 300 g : 0.90 €

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