Mayonnaise is a super-versatile ingredient — it’s not just for sandwiches! You can use it in salads, dips, marinades, baked dishes, and even desserts. Here’s a categorized list of recipes you can make with mayonnaise, from quick snacks to mains and sides.
π₯ Salads & Cold Dishes
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Classic Coleslaw – Shredded cabbage, carrots, a touch of sugar, vinegar, salt, and mayo.
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Potato Salad – Boiled potatoes, boiled eggs, mustard, salt, pepper, and mayo dressing.
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Russian Salad (Olivier Salad) – Diced boiled vegetables (potato, peas, carrots), mayo, and sometimes pineapple or apple for sweetness.
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Chicken Salad – Shredded chicken, celery, apple, pepper, and mayo dressing — great for sandwiches.
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Tuna Salad – Canned tuna, onions, lettuce, mayo, lemon juice, and black pepper.
π Snacks & Starters
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Mayonnaise Sandwich – Chopped veggies (capsicum, carrots, corn) mixed with mayo and salt.
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Deviled Eggs – Boiled eggs halved and filled with yolk-mayo-mustard mix.
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Dips –
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Garlic Mayo Dip – Mix mayo, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
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Spicy Mayo – Mayo + sriracha or red chili sauce.
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Honey Mustard Mayo – Mayo + honey + mustard.
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Corn Chaat with Mayo – Boiled corn, onions, lemon, chili, and mayo tossed together.
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Veg or Chicken Cutlets – Add a spoon of mayo to your mix for moistness before frying.
π Sandwiches, Wraps & Burgers
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Egg Mayo Sandwich – Chopped boiled eggs, salt, pepper, and mayo.
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Grilled Chicken Burger – Marinate the chicken with mayo + pepper + garlic before grilling.
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Paneer/Tofu Wraps – Spread mayo mixed with mint chutney or hot sauce inside.
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BLT Sandwich – Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo — classic combo.
π Hot Dishes & Mains
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Mayo Chicken Roast – Coat chicken with mayo, garlic, and paprika before baking.
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Fish or Chicken Tikka with Mayo – Use mayo as a tenderizer in the marinade with spices.
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Mayo Pasta – Cooked pasta with mayo, garlic, cheese, and vegetables.
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Grilled Veggies with Mayo Marinade – Mix mayo with herbs and coat veggies before roasting.
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Oven-Baked Mayo-Parmesan Chicken – Mayo mixed with parmesan spread on chicken breasts and baked — golden crust!
π Baked & Fusion Recipes
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Mayo Bread Toast – Bread topped with mayo, veggies, and cheese; bake or toast.
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Mayo-Parmesan Corn Bake – Sweet corn, mayo, cheese, and herbs baked until golden.
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Mayo Pizza – Replace cheese base with spiced mayo for a creamy variation.
π° Surprising Dessert
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake – Mayo replaces butter and eggs for an ultra-moist chocolate cake.
(Mayo + cocoa + flour + sugar + baking powder + water = soft, rich cake!)
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