Vegan Substitute

Vegan Substitute for Mayonnaise

Vegan mayo brands and homemade recipes for sandwiches, salads, and dips. Aquafaba and soy milk-based options that taste like the real thing.

Why replace mayonnaise?

Traditional mayonnaise uses raw eggs. Vegan mayo is cholesterol-free and several brands have won blind taste tests against conventional mayo.

Best vegan alternatives

Vegan mayo (e.g. Hellmann's Vegan, Sir Kensington's Fabanaise)

Sandwiches, salads, dips, coleslaw, potato salad

1:1 replacement

Hellmann's Vegan has won multiple blind taste tests. Made with rapeseed oil and soy protein.

Aquafaba mayo (homemade)

Homemade, customizable flavors

3 tbsp aquafaba + 1 cup neutral oil + 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp mustard = ~1 cup mayo

Blend aquafaba, mustard, and lemon juice, then slowly drizzle in oil while blending until emulsified. Immersion blender works best.

Frequently asked questions

Does vegan mayo taste like real mayo?

Yes! Modern vegan mayo is nearly indistinguishable from traditional mayo. Hellmann's Vegan and Sir Kensington's Fabanaise have won blind taste tests against egg-based mayo. Most people cannot tell the difference.

How do I make vegan mayo at home?

Put 3 tbsp aquafaba, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a tall narrow container. Add 1 cup of neutral oil on top. Insert an immersion blender to the bottom and blend without moving for 30 seconds, then slowly pull up. Emulsifies perfectly.

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