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Mayonnaise Substitutes That Work

9 Best Substitutes for Mayonnaise

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When you’re out of mayonnaise, choose a substitute based on your recipe’s needs for creaminess, tang, or texture. This guide covers nine alternatives with clear usage tips and ratios.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiments, Sauces
Cuisine: General
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Greek Yogurt Use 1:1 ratio; tangier and less rich; balance with honey or sugar especially in cold dishes
  • 1 Sour Cream Use 1:1 ratio; creamier with mild tang; best for cold dishes, avoid baking
  • 1 Avocado Use 1:1 mashed; rich buttery flavor; add lime or lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 1 Hummus Use 1:1 ratio; earthy and nutty flavor; thin with water or lemon juice if needed for drizzling
  • 1 Silken Tofu Use 1:1 blended until smooth; neutral taste; season to match mayo’s richness, avoid grainy texture by blending well
  • 1 Cashew Cream Use 1:1 ratio; slightly sweet nutty flavor; soak cashews 4+ hours then blend with liquid; avoid nut allergies
  • 1 Vegan Mayo Use 1:1 ratio; similar texture and taste to mayo; direct swap in any recipe
  • 1 Mustard Oil Mix Use 1:1 mixed parts mustard and olive oil; tangy and sharp flavor; best for bold acidic dressings
  • 1 Blended Cottage Cheese Use 1:1 blended; less rich, slightly grainy texture; blend with lemon juice for tang

Method
 

  1. Select a substitute based on your dish: choose tangy for cold salads, creamy for spreads, or neutral for dressings and sauces.
  2. Prepare the substitute as needed: mash avocado, blend silken tofu or cottage cheese, soak and blend cashew cream, or whisk mustard and oil.
  3. Apply the substitute in a 1:1 ratio with mayonnaise, adjusting thickness by thinning with water or lemon juice for drizzling if needed.
  4. Taste test the dish after substitution and balance acidity or sweetness with honey, sugar, or lemon juice to achieve desired flavor.

Notes

Blend silken tofu completely to prevent a grainy texture and ensure smooth consistency when used as a mayonnaise substitute.

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