Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
- Place the egg yolk and salt in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add the lemon juice and mustard; blend well.
- With the motor running, add the oil, drop by drop. This will take a few minutes. Don’t rush it or the mayonnaise may “break,” meaning the oil will separate from the egg.
- (Note: If your food processor has a small hole in the feed-tube pusher, pour the oil in there and let it drip through.)
- Once you’ve added the oil, sample the mayo and add more salt or lemon juice to taste.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Stir before spreading.