Egg-Free Mayonnaise

Makes 1¼ cups

Prep: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

½ cup coconut butter, slightly warmed

½ cup warm water

¼ cup light olive oil

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional; see Tip)

¼ teaspoon salt

Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend on high until the mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

Tip If you plan on using this egg-free mayo as a base for dressings and sauces, skip the lemon juice. You then have a neutral flavor base to which you can add any kind of acid (like a citrus juice or vinegar) based on the dressing or sauce you select.