Low-carb Mayo Seasonings
These work as both dipping sauces and salad dressings!
Take one tablespoon of avocado oil mayo (or mayo of your choice). Add any one of the following to suit your taste. Start with a little and work up. For example, for salsa mayo, I add equal parts mayo and salsa, but for horseradish mayo, I only add 1/2 tsp of horseradish to 1 T of mayo.
- salsa
- horseradish
- wasabi powder
- Dijon or whole grain mustard
- Keen's dry mustard (be careful; it's hot)
- dill pickle relish
- curry powder (or homemade Indian spice mix)
- Thai curry paste
- Heinz chili sauce
- seafood sauce
- powdered or granulated onion
- minced garlic (fake aioli?)
- finely-chopped green onions
- hot sauce, like sriracha or Frank's RedHot Sauce
- chili flakes
- Buffalo sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- capers
- anchovies
- dry rubs (be careful as these tend to be salty)
- pesto sauce
- soy sauce (a little goes a long way!)
- fish sauce (a few drops!)
- toasted sesame oil (use sparingly as seed oils are inflammatory)
- red wine vinegar
- white wine vinegar
- rice vinegar
- fruity vinegar, like raspberry (watch the carbs)
- balsamic vinegar (a little sweet, so watch those carbs)
- pimentoes
- grated (or powdered) ginger
- finely-diced olives
- finely-chopped kimchi
- fresh herbs
- finely-grated Parmesan cheese (if you can handle dairy and the carbs in cheese)
- your own seasoned mayo ideas?
Want to make a really special mayo at home? Try this Basil Parmesan Mayo from Serious Eats. This recipe makes quite a lot of mayo, so it's best saved for a family gathering, potluck or backyard BBQ with friends.