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Mayonnaise Substitute: Delicious Options for HealthConscious Cooking

Ricardo Davis

Mayonnaise substitutes:

1. Sour cream:
– Two tablespoons (30 grams) of sour cream contain:
– Calories: 59
– Protein: 1 gram
– Fat: 6 grams
– Carbs: 1.5 grams
– Vitamins and minerals include vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus.

2. Pesto:
– A 1/4-cup (61-gram) serving of pesto contains:
– Calories: 260
– Protein: 3 grams
– Fat: 26 grams
– Carbs: 4 grams
– Fiber: 1 gram
– Vitamins and minerals include vitamin K, vitamin E, manganese, riboflavin, copper, and calcium.

3. Greek yogurt:
– A 7-ounce (200-gram) serving of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt contains:
– Calories: 146
– Protein: 20 grams
– Fat: 4 grams
– Carbs: 8 grams
– Micronutrients include phosphorus, vitamin A, calcium, and zinc.

4. Mustard:
– A low-calorie alternative to mayonnaise
– Less than 10% of the calories in mayonnaise
– Different varieties such as honey mustard or Dijon mustard can add flavor to salads and sandwiches.

5. Eggs:
– Can be used to make a homemade mayonnaise substitute
– Good source of protein, selenium, vitamin B12, and riboflavin

6. Olive oil:
– Healthy substitute for mayonnaise
– Rich in unsaturated fats and vitamin E
– May help fight inflammation, improve heart health, and protect against certain types of cancer

7. Avocado:
– Rich in nutrients like fiber, copper, folate, and vitamin E
– One cup of sliced avocados contains 234 calories, 3g protein, 21.5g fat, 12.5g carbs, 10g fiber, and various vitamins and minerals
– Homemade avocado “mayo” can be made using mashed avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and seasonings

8. Hummus:
– Versatile ingredient that can be used as a substitute for mayonnaise
– Nutritious, high in fiber, protein, and micronutrients
– Two tablespoons of plain hummus contain 156 calories, 5g protein, 11g fat, 12g carbs, 3.5g fiber, and various vitamins and minerals

9. Tahini:
– Made from ground sesame seeds and can replace mayonnaise
– Provides a fresh flavor to dishes
– One tablespoon of tahini contains 89 calories, 3 grams of protein, 8 grams of fat, and 3 grams of carbohydrates
– Good source of copper, thiamine, phosphorus, selenium, and iron
– Recipe for vegan dressing using tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, water, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

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Salad Cream: Exploring its Origins, Uses, and Variations

Ricardo Davis

List of pertinent information about salad cream:

– Salad cream is a creamy, pale yellow condiment similar to mayonnaise.
– It is made up of an emulsion of about 25-50% oil in water, with egg yolk and spirit vinegar used as emulsifiers.
– Other ingredients such as sugar, mustard, salt, thickener, spices, flavoring, and coloring may also be included.
– The first ready-made commercial salad cream was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1914.
– It is commonly used as a salad dressing and sandwich spread.
– Historically, salad cream consisted of hard-boiled eggs blended with cream, mustard, salt, and vinegar.
– Popular brands of salad cream in the UK include Heinz and Crosse & Blackwell.
– Heinz Salad Cream was the first brand created specifically for the UK market.
– In 1914, Heinz salad cream was prepared by hand in the Harlesden kitchens, with jars packed in straw-lined barrels.
– The production target was 180 dozen jars a day, with a bonus of half a penny per dozen if the target was exceeded.
– Miracle Whip is a similar North American condiment.

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