Saffron Yogurt Mayo – A super simple vegan mayo recipe. Use it in coleslaw or as a veggie dip. This is the quick, healthy mayo recipe so eat away.

It has been a while since I posted a recipe, but, technical issues during site redesign have taken up all my free time. I am so happy to present this saffron yogurt mayo recipe.  It is a quick way to make vegan mayo.

I have made mayo in the past and it always includes an exotic ingredient.  Last time, I put cardamom in it.  It turned out to be very flavorful and aromatic mayo.

Overhead view of a plastic bowl with Yogurt mayo. Saffron for garnish - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

Today, I put saffron in it because I just love that spice.  Of all the spices in my pantry, saffron is the one that I guard with my life. And why shouldn’t I?  After all, it cost me an arm and a leg to purchase it.  I joke that if I have to leave my home in a hurry, I will make sure I don’t leave without my saffron.

Saffron is ridiculously expensive, especially if you get the Indian variety.  These 2 are the best types of saffron because only couple threads can bring a vibrant color and flavor to any recipe.  They are so hard to extract which is why they are so expensive.

The Spanish version of saffron is slightly cheaper, but, it doesn’t have the same strength as others.  They are also easier to find in local grocery stores.

For this recipe, I went with the Spanish variety, and used about 1 tsp of threads.  If you use the Indian variety, don’t add more than 5-10 strands.

I used this saffron mayo in a red cabbage coleslaw and it was delicious!!

What is your most valuable spice?

Closeup view of a plastic bowl with Yogurt mayo. Saffron for garnish - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

How To Make Saffron Yogurt Mayo

1.  Boil about a 1/4 of water and add about 1/2 tsp of Spanish saffron. Let them soak for about 10 minutes

Saffron soaking in warm water - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

2.  In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of vegan yogurt

One cup measuring spoon placed on a steel bowl - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

3.  Add 1/4 tsp of salt (or adjust to your taste)

1/4 tsp measuring spoon with salt hovering over the yogurt - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

4.  Add 1/2 tsp of ground pepper

1/2 tsp of ground pepper in a measuring spoon hovering over the yogurt - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

5.  Add the water and saffron mixture

soaked saffron water added to the yogurt bowl - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

6.  Add 1/4 tsp of Rosemary

1/4 tsp measuring spoon with dried rosemary hovering over the yogurt - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

7.  Mix well, then add 1 Tbsp of almond milk.  Also add 1/4 tsp of olive oil (not pictured)

1 Tbsp measuring spoon with almond milk hovering over the yogurt - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

8.  Add the remainder of saffron and mix well

saffron strands added to the yogurt bowl - Saffron Yogurt Mayo

9.  Chill for 2 hours before serving

Saffron Yogurt Mayo

Overhead view of a plastic bowl with Yogurt mayo. Saffron for garnish

Saffron Yogurt Mayo Recipe

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Simple Saffron Yogurt Mayo
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 2 Cups
Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp Spanish saffron
  • 1 cup vegan yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or adjust to your taste)
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried Rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp olive oil optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil the water and soak 1/4 tsp of saffron for about 10 minutes
  • In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of vegan yogurt
  • Add 1/4 tsp of salt (or adjust to your taste)
  • Add 1/2 tsp of ground pepper
  • Add the water and saffron mixture
  • Add 1/4 tsp of Rosemary
  • Mix well, then add 1 Tbsp of almond milk.
  • Also add 1/4 tsp of olive oil
  • Add the remainder of saffron and mix well
  • Chill for 2 hours before serving

Notes

Refrigerate and use up within a week

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSodium: 317mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 159mg
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Saffron Yogurt Mayo - A super simple vegan mayo recipe that is quick to make. Use it in coleslaw or as a veggie dip

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4 Comments

    1. I think there maybe more many types of Saffron. I use these 2 for now. I hear so many good things about Areabian Saffron and would love to try that too. Thank you for your kind works.