Mayonnaise Substitutes for Salads

Edaku — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Mayonnaise is the default dressing for plenty of salads, but it’s far from the only option, and not always the best one. It’s fairly calorie-dense thanks to all that oil, and its flavor can easily overpower more delicate ingredients. Fortunately, there are plenty of solid alternatives, each suited to a different style of salad — from vegetable-forward to protein-heavy.

Yogurt and sour cream — the easiest swap

Plain, unsweetened yogurt is probably the most versatile mayo substitute out there. It offers a similar creamy texture but with noticeably fewer calories and a pleasant tang. For a richer result, go for thick yogurt (Greek-style works especially well) — it holds the dressing’s consistency better and won’t turn the salad watery. Sour cream works similarly but is a bit richer than yogurt and adds a softer, more buttery note — a good match for salads with boiled vegetables or fish.

Salad Dressing on Edaku

Mayonnaise Substitutes for Salads

Yogurt and sour cream — the easiest swap