What can I use instead of Mayonnaise?

Plain Greek Yogurt (1:1) — 1:1 Direct swap; Sour Cream (1:1) — 1:1 Direct ratio; Mashed Ripe Avocado + Lemon Juice — 1 avocado mashed with 1 tsp lemon juice; Silken Tofu Emulsion — 1/2 cup silken tofu + 2 tbsp oil + 1 tsp mustard

Substitutes

The Best Mayonnaise Substitutes for Salads & Sandwiches

Swap mayo for plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or mashed avocado.

Starting point · check the use below

1 cup mayonnaise = 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

Best substitutes

Replace with	Ratio	Best for
Plain Greek Yogurt (1:1)	1:1 Direct swap	potato salad, chicken salad, sandwich spread
Sour Cream (1:1)	1:1 Direct ratio	coleslaw, dips, sandwich wraps
Mashed Ripe Avocado + Lemon Juice	1 avocado mashed with 1 tsp lemon juice	BLTs, wraps, burger spread
Silken Tofu Emulsion	1/2 cup silken tofu + 2 tbsp oil + 1 tsp mustard	vegan sandwiches, pasta salads

Mayo binds ingredients and provides richness. Greek yogurt perfectly mimics its thickness with fewer calories. Mashed avocado is great for sandwiches.