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Basil mayonnaise

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour

Basil mayonnaise

1/4 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing-style)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise (not salad dressing-style)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

Place both types of mayonnaise and vinegar in a small bowl and stir to combine. Stir in basil. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour to allow flavors to blend. Use as a sandwich spread or salad dressing.

Yield: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons
Serving size: 1 tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
  Calories: 59
  Carbohydrate: 1 g
  Protein: <1 g
  Fat: 6 g
  Saturated fat: 1 g
  Sodium: 80 mg
  Fiber: <1 g
 
Exchanges per serving: 1 fat
Carbohydrate choices: 0

 

  
This recipe was developed by Tami Ross, a Diabetes Nutrition Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator in Lexington, Kentucky.

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