Substitute Greek yogurt for Mayonnaise
What mayonnaise does in a recipe: Emulsified fat: creamy binder for dressings, sandwiches, moist cakes.
Greek yogurt
per 1 cup mayo
US1 cup Greek yogurt (tangier; add 1/2 tsp mustard + a pinch of salt)
Metric240 g
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓Gluten-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-freeContains dairy
Same creamy role, cultured base.
What changes: Tangier, lighter, less heat-stable
Best for: Salads, sandwiches, dressings
More options: all 3 Mayonnaise substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Greek yogurt for Mayonnaise?
- per 1 cup mayo — US: 1 cup Greek yogurt (tangier; add 1/2 tsp mustard + a pinch of salt). Metric: 240 g.
- Why does Greek yogurt work as a Mayonnaise substitute?
- Same creamy role, cultured base.
- What changes when you use Greek yogurt instead of Mayonnaise?
- Tangier, lighter, less heat-stable
Kitchen Substitute for iPhone — the whole substitution guide, offline, two taps away.
$0.99 once · no ads · no account · free content updates forever.
Get it on the App Store