1/4cuplight olive oil(it's light on flavor, not fat)
1/4cupsunflower oil or avocado oil
1/2teaspoonlemon juice or apple cider vinegar
salt to taste
wheyoptional
Instructions
Let your eggs come to room temperature or let them sit in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes before starting. (I've found that this helps my mayo succeed every time, though skipping this step is usually fine as long as you follow step 2.)
Separate the whites from the yolks. (you can save the whites for something else) and blend the yolks for one to two minutes. I use my blender on the lowest speed though some people use an immersion/stick blender with good success.
Add the lemon juice or ACV to the eggs if you like a mayo with just a touch of zing.
Pour both of your oils together in a measuring cup with a spout and begin slowly pouring it into the blended egg yolks, while the blender is still running. You'll want a very thin stream, especially as you first get started, but can slowly start pouring just a bit faster as it begins to emulsify. (it normally takes me just less than a minute to pour all of the oil in)
Once the oil is completely in the egg yolk mixture and emulsified, pour/scoop it into a bowl and add salt to taste.
Notes
Tips: If it doesn't work (emulsify) the first time, pour it out into the measuring cup, start with a few new egg yolks and instead of pouring in fresh oil, use your previous attempt. It will be more yellow from the yolks, but the flavor will be about the same. Some people also like just a touch of sugar in it as well, which can also help wean family off store-bought mayo. The addition of mustard is a common one, but I hate (like really don't like) mustard. Every once in a while I'll add a bit of Dijon mustard to the mix if I'm using it for deviled eggs or potato salad, but I normally leave it out.Adding about 1/2 tablespoon of whey to the mixture will ferment the mayo. Just add it to the egg yolks as you begin blending and let it sit out for a few hours before refrigerating.Source your eggs from a well-trusted farmer as these egg yolks will remain raw. I would have a hard time using store-bought eggs for this, but I trust the safety of my eggs.You can also use this basic mayo as a base for dips, adding in your favorite seasonings. (adding taco seasoning would be great to use for Mexican dishes, etc)