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

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

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.