As we all know, mayonnaise is a creamy condiment that is commonly used while preparing sandwiches, salads, and similar snacks. Originally made with egg yolk, vinegar, and oil, taste enhancers like mustard and garlic are also added to it occasionally. Most of you realize that there are several ways mayonnaise can be incorporated into your diet. Adding mayo considerably improves most foods in terms of taste.
However, did you know that you could make use of this flavourful condiment in healthy snacks and foods? Depending on the type of diet followed, mayonnaise can be said to be healthy or unhealthy. It should be noted that despite being made almost exclusively of fat, this is essentially unsaturated fat, which is a healthier fat.
Following are some ways you can incorporate healthy Mayonnaise into your diet:
- Salads- Mayo is a popular choice for dressing over salads. A salad by itself, although healthy, may not be so popular in terms of taste. But once you add a generous portion of healthy Mayonnaise to your salad, it naturally becomes a healthy snack that you would happily devour.
- Breakfast- More often than not, breakfast is that meal of the day that gets overlooked the most. Owing to busy lifestyles, most people end up skipping breakfast. Most people would rather buy a snack to munch on, on their way to work or school. So, it is suggested to keep a small pack of healthy Mayonnaise on your person so you can eat it with whatever snack you choose to purchase.
- Spreads and dips- Spreads and dips are popular side in house parties and other events. Dips go well with chips or fires and spreads are used for sandwiches or burgers. Most spreads and dips are made of healthy Mayonnaise with several taste enhancers like garlic and mustard.
- As a base- You can try to blend healthy mayonnaise into a dish by using it as a base. You could even add a generous portion of healthy Mayonnaise to a portion of boiled chicken and season it with spices of your choice to create a healthy as well as a tasty snack option.
Mayonnaise is a highly versatile item that can enhance boring foods. You can take a portion of any mundane item of food and simply by adding a dollop of mayo, you can turn it into a strikingly appealing dish.