Substitute for Mayonnaise
What it does in a recipe: Emulsified fat: creamy binder for dressings, sandwiches, moist cakes.
3 substitutes, ranked by what's already in your pantry. Amounts are dataset values — US and metric where a ratio exists.
Greek yogurt
per 1 cup mayo
Same creamy role, cultured base.
What changes: Tangier, lighter, less heat-stable
Best for: Salads, sandwiches, dressings
Vegan mayonnaise
per 1 cup mayo
Plant oil and protein make the same emulsion.
What changes: Nearly identical behavior
Best for: Everything
Mashed avocado
per 1 cup mayo (cold uses)
The fat carries the creaminess.
What changes: Browns within hours; greener flavor
Best for: Cold sandwiches, salads
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Common questions
- What can I use instead of Mayonnaise?
- Greek yogurt: 1 cup Greek yogurt (tangier; add 1/2 tsp mustard + a pinch of salt). Vegan mayonnaise: 1 cup vegan mayonnaise (1:1).
- What is the exact ratio to substitute Mayonnaise?
- Greek yogurt (per 1 cup mayo) — US: 1 cup Greek yogurt (tangier; add 1/2 tsp mustard + a pinch of salt). Metric: 240 g.
- What changes when you substitute Mayonnaise?
- Tangier, lighter, less heat-stable. Nearly identical behavior.
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