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I’m obsessed with mayo right now. Ever since I found out that you can make mayo with an immersion blender, I want to make it every day. In every kind of flavor. So, that’s exactly what I did. And since it’s still 1,000 degrees in our house, I just bought a rotisserie chicken at the store and mixed it with my 30 second mayo and had a meal in less than 10 minutes. The faster I get to eat, the happier I am.
So I just got back from camping. I haven’t camped in probably 7 or 8 years, so I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it or not. I was mostly worried about doing my business in the woods. Toilets are way more comfortable. And relaxing. But that’s besides the point. A big group of us headed up to Glendo Lake in Wyoming to spend our July 4th with friends, tents, and boats. 2 boats to be exact. We brought a pretty Malibu wakeboard boat and a pontoon boat. That’s the first time i’ve ever spelled pontoon. It looks like raccoon. Not really, but kind of. Anywho, as we hauled the boats up north, we got half way there and were welcomed with a sign that said “There is no gas station available for the next 65 miles” AFTER we passed the last exit. How does that make any sense whatsoever? It doesn’t. Especially when you’re getting 4 miles to the gallon. Sooooo we coasted as much as possible. And chewed our fingernails. Just kidding, I don’t do that. I just bite my lips. What a gross habit. I need to break that.
Well, since we made it to the gas station, we ended up making it to our huge camp site with a nice little area to back our boats into. We spent our days on the water; surfing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and floating. I did most of the floating. Two of my girlfriends went on the paddleboard and drug me behind them on a pink tube. I really got my exercise in on this trip, obviously. And then we spent our nights around the campfire, eating grilled items, and drinking different beverages. Like apple pie moonshine. Not for me. But I did have a few sips to be a true ‘Merican on the 4th. Ugh, I’m annoyed with myself for saying that.
I loved being around the campfire. As soon as the sun went down, I became instantly freezing cold, unlike anyone else. I’d be in full sweats while some guys still hadn’t even put their shirts back on from being on the lake. I’m a child. But we saw some cool things while we sat around the fire. Like fireworks, that the guys set off on the beach. Slightly frightening. Cool, but still frightening when you know the people who are setting them off. No one’s hands got blown off, so we’re good!! We also saw one of the three dogs find a great stick that he brought over to the campfire and began to chew on for a while. Well, we finally noticed that it wasn’t a stick. It was a deer leg. Still with his little hoof. Poor guy. We threw it away, but it still came back later on. Along with other pieces of his legs. That poor deer. I’m sure it tasted delicious, though.
Next time, I’ll only camp for 2 nights. But for not really liking camping, or even the outdoors, I really loved being on the lake. It’s just the best feeling. I can’t wait for Lake Powell in August. That’s just the best.
On the way back home, I had to eat at Taco John’s. Ew.
Chipotle Chicken Salad
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken, cooked and diced
- 4 stalks of celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 white onion, finely chopped
For the mayo
- ⅔ cup avocado oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle adobo sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix together chopped chicken, celery, and white onion.
- Place all mayo ingredients in a tall container, put immersion blender to the bottom of the container and turn on. Keep immersion blender on until the oil turns to a white color and into mayo. Should take just a little over 30 seconds, if that!
- Mix mayo with chicken, celery and onion.
- Eat up, however you’d like. In lettuce, with a fork. Or a spoon. Anything goes with chicken salad and 30 second mayo.
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I love making homemade mayo, but now I will be making it even more with my immersion blender. That is awesome! The chicken salad looks amazing, too 🙂
I just have to say I found your blog from The Primal Palate and I’m so happy I did! I check in every couple days and love your banter…it’s like talking to a good friend…you crack me up! I’ve just started following Paleo..ish. Totally giving up whole food groups like beer upset me so I’m taking baby steps here starting with the meals I serve at supper. So far great success with getting the guys to eat the food I serve altho I have a son who says he’s not a vegetarian! lol I’m happy to see that you’re human and indulge occassionally which is what life is about and it’s OK. Thanks again and when I make a million I’ll be more than happy to contribute to this wonderful blog!
I thought it was an unwritten law that you can’t have paleo mayo unless your arms are dead from whisking. YAY! I am pumped to make it with an immersion blender!
This sounds right up my ally! Will have to try it out next week for my lunches! Always love your recipes!!
I’ve been missing mayo (my favorite condiment of all time, unless you count KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce…which I can only stare at longingly), so bring on the recipes!
Also? The bit about the deer actually made me LOL!
I camped for the first time ever a few weeks ago. Everyone said I can’t call it camping though because we left at about 11pm. Whatever. I went boating during the day and sat around the campfire at night. I was so nervous to use the “restroom”, but it wasn’t so bad. Anyway, I was FREEZING once the sun went down and had not brought enough clothes. I ended up wearing sweats, a shirt, my sweatshirt, my husbands sweatshirt and my friends winter coat. Got under a blanket and sat near the fire. This was while everyone else walked around in MUCH less clothing. husband still in shorts.
can you sub “light olive oil” for the avocado oil? I bought it to make a different paleo mayo recipe but I MUST make this tonight! Thanks 🙂
For sure!
Can you use a food processor to make mayo? I don’t have an immersion blender. Also, what oils are good. EVOO okay? I’ve never even seen avocado oil. Then again, I’ve never looked for it either.
Yep!!
I would recommend not using EVOO for homemade mayo. It’s going to overpower the mayo. I tried walnut oil, which was “ok” and I ate it but it was not wonderful. Next time I am going to try just LIGHT olive oil, not extra virgin. I think avocado oil may be the best for mayo though, but I think light olive oil would be fine too. I wish I had an emersion blender, mine died last year 🙁
Avocado oil can be pricey and hard to find. I used both the extra light EVOO and grape seed oil as alternatives. I like the grape seed oil best and it’s easy to find at any store. I also add a touch more garlic powder.
I’ve found that using extra light olive oil gives an even better flavor than avocado oil. Also, I agree making this with an immersion blender is awesome! One of my best investments so far!
I’ve been making the mayo from the Well Fed cookbook but it is time consuming! I’ll have to try this one!
Do you think the chipolte mayo would make a good sauce for fish tacos? I’ve been trying to find the paleo answer because I love fish tacos! Thanks Juli!
Absolutely!!