Mayonaisse

[woodelf]

We buy mayonnaise in jars, Helmans, but what is the best way to dilute the mayo, so as to make a dressing for example and not just have a big lump of the stuff on the side of the plate? Ta Muchly.

[Elina]

Hi woody, balsamic vinegar is one way apparently. Sounds like that would work!

[Elina]

Here's a link .. https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=A9mSs26tJNFTQ3UAgPlLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTE0MGsyY2FuBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMgRjb2xvA2lyMgR2dGlkA1NNRVVLMjdfMQ--?qid=20080811044805AARd2eM

[boxtops]

I've never thought of diluting it - we just eat it, as is.

[gness]

Woodelf.....I often juice an orange and mix with the mayo....sometimes putting little bits of the orange flesh in too....x

[cupid04]

I use natural yoghurt to make it go further.

[murraymints]

or juice of a lime or lemon ?

[queenofmean]

Single or double cream just a splash helps I find

[woodelf]

Hi Elina, how ya doin' kiddo?...Many Thanks for all your answers. Hey Boxie, you ever been out to eat and you have salad and you are offered sauces?...well, it's like that kind of thing I'm after, not too runny, just summat that will "sprinkle" over whatever, so I've been given a few ideas here.

Ta again guys.

[Elina]

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[woodelf]

What the heck is :0) - is it meant to be a smiley face? - I can just about make it out if I tip my head sideways - just gotta make sure I clean up the sawdust afterwards!

[Brinjal]

Yoghurt also.

[DTCwordfan]

yoghurt here - a lovely addition for a new spud salad. Boil them to just soft, let them cool in a basalmic and maple syrup mix, season (plenty of fresh ground pepper in my book), when cool add green apples sliced (splashed in lemon juice to stop them going brown if not serving soones) and sliced red onions. Add the mayo and yoghurt mix, fresh chives or whatever fresh herb that you like - and a delish accompaniement to a bbq. Or add some good quality ham for a nice supper or lunch.

[Elina]

Sorry woody (smile)

[woodelf]

Ta DTC, sounds scrummy.

[Khandro]

I find Hellman's to be horrible, sweet and American. Why not make your own mayonnaise? and if you find that too complicated there are so many superior dressings you can make to put on salads.

[woodelf]

Some examples please, Khandro.

[Khandro]

woodelf; Would you mind saying what ingredients your salad typically consists of?

[woodelf]

Yes, pretty boring though, lettuce, tomato, spring onions, cucumber (sometimes) and beetroot nearby.

[Khandro]

woodelf; That sounds OK, why not just try a simple basic vinaigrette for a change? I would use good olive oil and balsamic vinegar about 3 to 1. Crushed and chopped garlic, sea salt, sometimes a spot of honey maybe even a drop or two of juice from an orange - the possibilities are endless and everyone will have their own favourite.
Then of course there is always the sainted Delia, with whom you can never go wrong; http://www.deliaonline.com/how-to-cook/sauces-and-dressings/how-to-make-vinaigrette.html