How to Make Sauces Without Mayo (10+ Recipes)
Discover delicious mayo-free sauce alternatives! Perfect for those who dislike mayo or have egg allergies. From Greek yogurt to tahini, find your new favorite base!
Tips & Techniques
Greek Yogurt Base: Replace mayo with thick Greek yogurt in any recipe. Add lemon juice, herbs, and spices. Great for ranch, tzatziki, and creamy dressings.
Avocado Base: Blend ripe avocado with lime juice, garlic, and seasonings. Naturally creamy and healthy. Perfect for green goddess dressing and creamy dips.
Tahini Base: Mix tahini with lemon juice, garlic, and water. Thin to desired consistency. Excellent for Middle Eastern sauces and dressings.
Cashew Cream: Soak cashews for 2 hours, blend until smooth with water. Completely dairy-free and egg-free. Works in any creamy sauce recipe.
Silken Tofu Base: Blend silken tofu until smooth. Add vinegar, mustard, and seasonings. High-protein, vegan alternative for mayo-based sauces.
Buttermilk Ranch (No Mayo): Mix buttermilk, sour cream, herbs, and spices. Thinner than mayo-based but equally delicious.
Oil & Vinegar Emulsion: Make stable emulsion with mustard, vinegar, and slowly added oil. Classic vinaigrette that's naturally mayo-free.
Sour Cream Base: Use full-fat sour cream instead of mayo. Add herbs and spices. Tangier flavor but similarly creamy.
Coconut Cream: Use chilled coconut cream from canned coconut milk. Naturally thick and creamy. Perfect for vegan sauces.
Hummus Base: Thin hummus with lemon juice and water. Add seasonings. Great for Mediterranean-style sauces and dips.