HI!!
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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Hi Juli, I just wanted to tell you that your particular recipe for the immersion blender mayo worked beautifully! I’ve tried other mayo recipes using an immersion blender and none have worked for me. I am successful with a blender and arm breaking drizzling slowly of oil but it’s tiresome and I love mayo. For whatever reason…whether it is the ratio of ingredients or a miracle…your’s worked for me and I am soooooo happy!!!! Thanks!
One other comment I had was that I just came back from a 6 week RV trip out west that included Lake Powell and I have to say that out of everything we saw and went to Lake Powell was one of my top three spots. I will be back there next year for sure! Have you ever hiked Horseshoe Bend while there? If not, go next time. It’s a short hike and a breathtaking view of the Colorado. But yeah…Lake Powell is spectacular!! I’m in love.
Holy bananas!! Your Paleo mayo recipe has changed my Paleo life! I add srirrachi and a little extra lemon. It tastes like that dynamite sauce on sushi. The rooster sauce may not be Paleo enough, but it keeps me from wanting to eat other nonpaleo foods. Thank you!!! 🙂
I’m using my ninja to make this and it is like water, what am I doing wrong?
You have to do it differently in a blender or food processor.
Pour the oil in slowly. I’ve made it in a ninja (different recipe) but that’s what worked.
with a blender or food processor, you have to add the oil in last. first put the other stuff in and blend or process for like 20 seconds, but keep it on. after 20 seconds start pouring the oil in REALLY slowly. I measure my oil into a measuring cup and then hold it with 2 hands or steady it on the blender/food processor and literally just hold it so it is going in such a little stream that it’s like drops at a time. It will take forever, but sooo worth it. Do not stop the blender while pouring it in. Good luck!
YUM! I started making my own mayo (in my small kitchen aid food processor) about 18 months ago and I will NEVER again buy a jar at the store.
Keep up the awesome recipes!
Juli I just want to say Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.. I’m visiting my folks in WA and having been trying to stay on track (kinda hard with my mom’s cooking) and lunch has been the hardest. Saw this this morning and after WODing it this morning I went to the local store bought the ingredients and an immersion blender and whipped it up for lunch and it was Yumtastic!!!
Is immersion blender a fancy name for a hand blender? ( or is hand blander the British term for an immersion blender?) I’m lost in translation even on an american site! Will try my ‘hand blender’ with this recipe tomorrow!
haha yes hand blender
Hi. Can’t wait to try this! I have had avocado oil in my pantry for months mow and I am excited to finally use it. I’m sorry if you’ve already answered this, but how long will the mayo keep? So excited to try this!
a couple weeks
Making this tonight using sunflower oil and Frank’s Red Hot. Nummy sounding.
Hey Juli…..I am Juli also….well Juliann but that’s how I spell my shortened name. I have never ever run across another until I found your blog while searching for Whole30 recipes. You crack me up, I love reading your blog and I have a giant folder of recipes to keep me occupied for at least 20 more days!
I attempted Mayo this weekend and it was so gross and I wasted a ton of oil. I am going to try your recipe once I can get some avocado oil! So glad I found you!
This is the first time I have visited your site and read your blog. I think you are hilarious and clever. BTW what the heck is an immersion blender?
A hand blender
Hi Juli! I love your website and I use a lot of the recipes.
I was wondering if you could offer some advice for me. I have been crossfitting for 8 months now. I am not really trying to lose weight but more a few inches. I have seen some parts of my upper body changing but I can’t seem to knock a few inches off. I try to stay paleo/clean/gluten free with my meals.
Thoughts/suggestions??
Thanks!!!
hey kelly! i am no expert or professional so i’m just speaking from personal experience. i’ve been able to lose some inches by cutting back my portion sizes and doing a bit more cardio such as running or spinning or swimming. those things have helped me. but please remember, i’m no professional!