Mayonnaise substitute
1 cup mayonnaise = 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
In salads, dips and sandwiches, mayonnaise adds creaminess and fat. A cultured dairy swap adds tang.
Substitutes for 1 cup mayonnaise
Option 1
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
A 1:1 swap in salads, dips and dressings. Tangier and lighter.
Option 2
1 cup sour cream
A 1:1 swap in dressings and dips.
Option 3
1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Keeps the creaminess and cuts the fat. Good in potato and egg salad.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of mayonnaise?
For 1 cup mayonnaise, you can use 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; or 1 cup sour cream; or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
What is the best substitute for mayonnaise?
For most recipes, use 1 cup plain Greek yogurt. A 1:1 swap in salads, dips and dressings. Tangier and lighter.