Chef John's Empty Mayo Jar Dressing

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When you're down to that empty mayo jar, don't incessantly scrape or toss it out and open a new one. There's a better way: use the jar to make a dressing.

By
John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on January 22, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 cup olive oil

  • ½ cup white wine vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 pinch herbes de Provence

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or more to taste

Directions

  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.

  2. Cover the jar with its lid and shake vigorously to make a creamy dressing, about 2 minutes. Pour into a serving dish.

    close up view of Empty Mayo Jar Dressing in a gravy boat with a spoon, poured out of a mayo jar
    Seth Kolloen

Chef's Note:

If you prefer a creamier dressing, add a couple more tablespoons of mayonnaise, some sour cream, buttermilk, or whatever!

49 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

84 Calories
10g Fat
0g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 84
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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