Mayonnaise substitutes
Out of mayonnaise? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Plain Greek yogurt is the top pick.
- 01Plain Greek yogurtbest pick
Creamy and tangy; lighter binder for salads and spreads.
1:1
- 02Sour cream
Similar richness and tang.
1:1
- 03Mashed avocado
Creamy spread for sandwiches.
1:1
- 04Hummus
Adds creamy body plus flavor to sandwiches.
1:1
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Turn a recipe into a basket →How we choose these
These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.
Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.
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