Airy mayonnaise

Airy mayonnaise

Sauces

A light mayonnaise: egg yolk whisked with olive oil, enriched with Greek yogurt and lemon juice, then lightened with whipped cream and chopped herbs.

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Foamed mayonnaise is a delicate and creamy cold sauce.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixture
  • Estimated cost$2.30 $0.58 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.40
  • $0.06
  • $0.24
  • $0.11
  • $1.46
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. ≈ 2 min
  2. Whisk the egg yolks with the mustard, then add the oil gradually while whisking to create a smooth emulsion. ≈ 4 min
  3. Add the lemon juice, yogurt, and a few finely chopped herbs. ≈ 3 min
  4. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, and gently fold them in. ≈ 10 min
  5. Salt, pepper, and serve. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Airy mayonnaise

  • 1 egg$0.40
  • 10 grams of mustard$0.06
  • 20 ml of olive oil$0.24
  • One lemon$0.11
  • 200 g of Greek yogurt$1.46
  • salt and pepper$0.03

Total$2.30

that's $0.58 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 10 grams of mustard
  • 20 ml of olive oil
  • One lemon
  • 200 g of Greek yogurt
  • A few herbs (chives, parsley, tarragon)
  • salt and pepper

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