Lemon Mayo Sauce: Egg Free

Sometimes the simplest things make quite an impression. That certainly was the case with our Egg-free Lemon Mayo Sauce recipe. When at a family gathering this past summer, we made our favourite allergen-safe barbeque dishes. While our extended family have always been supportive of our dietary needs and restrictions, they are still learning that gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free fare can be as delicious as mainstream convenience foods.

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When my sister-in-law tasted her oven potato wedge dipped into our egg-free lemon mayo, her face lit up in surprise and she demanded the recipe. I smiled. It is good! She then insisted that I add it to the blog.

There are many simple recipes and kitchen hacks that we have come up with over the years that we never think about sharing. But my sis-in-law was right. I would have loved having safe recipes – no matter how simple – when I was figuring out ways to navigate my family’s allergies and sensitivities.

Going Egg-Free

When I first realized I couldn’t eat egg I was devastated. Being gluten-free was hard enough. Adding dairy-free on top of that was challenging. But egg? It is so hard to find good gluten-free, dairy-free recipes that don’t need egg.

Thankfully, things are different now. There are a lot more egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free products available and people sharing their recipes. But ten years ago, we felt like we were on our own.

My first introduction to egg-free mayonaise was Vegenaise by Earth Island. A great product but so difficult to source. We would stock up whenever we traveled to larger centers. But my favorite Vegenaise, the soy free formula, was so popular that it was often sold out.

A few years ago, Hellmann’s came out with a Vegan Mayo. Halleluliah! Finally I could make potato salads, sandwiches and sauces again! It is so similar to regular mayonaise that I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything. And the best part is that it’s so widely available. I have never had a problem finding it in major grocery stores.

This Egg-free Lemon Mayo recipe is so simple and easy to make that my seven year old son can do it. And it lasts in the fridge for a few days so you can enjoy it on leftovers throughout the week.

We love it as a dipping sauce for sweet potato fries and breaded chicken nuggets. It also makes a great topping on sandwiches and burgers. Simple and delicious!