Homemade Mayonnaise

== Description ==
High-oleic safflower or sunflower oil makes a smooth, neutral base for mayonnaise that allows the added flavors of fresh herbs to shine through.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Makes approximately ¾ cup
== Ingredients ==
* 2 to 3 tablespoons pasteurized egg whites
* 2 to 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
* ¼ to ½ teaspoons dry mustard powder
* 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
* ¼ to ½ teaspoons sea salt
* 1 clove garlic (optional)
* ½ to 1 teaspoon fresh seasonal herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, and sage, finely minced (optional)
* 8 tablespoons high-oleic sunflower or safflower oil, divided 
== Directions ==
# Put the egg, lemon juice, mustard powder, honey, salt, garlic, herbs and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a blender and blend on low to completely puree.
# Removing the top from the blender, very slowly drizzle in the remaining 6 tablespoons of oil, gradually turning the blender onto a higher speed.
# The mayonnaise will be thickened slightly but not as thick as commercial mayonnaise.
# Cover and refrigerate.
# Use within two weeks.
== Nutritional information ==
Per 1 tablespoon serving (15 g-wt.): 
* 90 calories (80 from fat) | 9g total fat | 0.5g saturated fat | 0g protein | 1g total carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 1g sugar) | 0mg cholesterol | 100mg sodium 
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