Chef John's Empty Mayo Jar Dressing

Chef John's Empty Mayo Jar Dressing

Those few tablespoons of mayonnaise left in the bottom of the jar won't go to waste when you follow Chef John's suggestion and add a few basic ingredients to make a creamy, flavorful herb salad dressing.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
84 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, thyme, chives, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and herbes de Provence into a nearly empty mayonnaise jar containing at least 1 tablespoon mayonnaise.
Step 2
Cover the jar with its lid and shake vigorously to make a creamy dressing, about 2 minutes. Pour into a serving dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch herbes de Provence
  • 0.5 cup white wine vinegar

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