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Spring has arrived and this means that fresh, locally grown produce will start to make their appearance in grocery stores and farmer's markets. Two of the many ways to enjoy the local bounty is to include them in refreshing pasta salads or with savory dips. However, for those with egg and dairy allergies, using the terms "creamy" or " buttery" to describe a food is usually a signal to stay away!
It is now possible for a person with an egg or dairy allergy to enjoy a chicken salad, top their garden salad with a creamy dressing, or have veggies and dip. Vegenaise, Noyanaise, Organicville, and Spectrum Light Canola are a few of the brands of eggless, and dairy-free mayonnaise available in supermarkets. Unfortunately, these do not help individuals who are allergic to soy. Cybele Pascale offers a recipe for a soy-free, rice milk mayonnaise. It is a little tricky to make but it is another alternative.
While I have not been able to find a commercially made mayonnaise that is free from soy, Brianna's and Organicville make several varieties of creamy salad dressings that are egg, dairy, and soy-free. These can be used to substitute mayonnaise in chicken or pasta salads. Just mix equal parts salad dressing and plain soy-free yogurt such as those made from coconut or rice milk. This helps make a thicker dressing. So, if a recipe calls for 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, mix together 1/4 cup each of salad dressing and yogurt.
While I have not been able to find a commercially made mayonnaise that is free from soy, Brianna's and Organicville make several varieties of creamy salad dressings that are egg, dairy, and soy-free. These can be used to substitute mayonnaise in chicken or pasta salads. Just mix equal parts salad dressing and plain soy-free yogurt such as those made from coconut or rice milk. This helps make a thicker dressing. So, if a recipe calls for 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, mix together 1/4 cup each of salad dressing and yogurt.
Vegenaise
There are five varieties of egg-free mayonnaise: Original, Grapeseed Oil, Reduced fat, High Omega-3, and Organic. All contain soy ingredients. Original Vegenaise tastes like traditional mayonnaise. I found that the Grapeseed Oil variety had a taste that resembled Miracle Whip. These products are available at Wegmans and Wholefoods Market. I have, on occasion, found it at Blooms. You may also purchase their products from the Follow Your Heart on-line store.
There are five varieties of egg-free mayonnaise: Original, Grapeseed Oil, Reduced fat, High Omega-3, and Organic. All contain soy ingredients. Original Vegenaise tastes like traditional mayonnaise. I found that the Grapeseed Oil variety had a taste that resembled Miracle Whip. These products are available at Wegmans and Wholefoods Market. I have, on occasion, found it at Blooms. You may also purchase their products from the Follow Your Heart on-line store.
Nayonaise
Nayonaise comes in three flavors, original, dijon, and fat-ree original. It is vegan, egg-free and gluten-free. However, the main ingredient is soymilk. The taste and texture is similar to regular mayonnaise. Giant Food and Bloom are two grocery stores that carry this brand. Look for it in the refrigerated section of the produce aisle.
Nayonaise comes in three flavors, original, dijon, and fat-ree original. It is vegan, egg-free and gluten-free. However, the main ingredient is soymilk. The taste and texture is similar to regular mayonnaise. Giant Food and Bloom are two grocery stores that carry this brand. Look for it in the refrigerated section of the produce aisle.
Spectrum
Their Light Canola Mayo is made with organic ingredients. It is vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free. However, it contains soy. The mayo is available in jar, or squeeze bottles. Gian Food and Wegman's carries Spectrum organic mayonnaise. However, they do not always stock the Light Canola Mayo.
Their Light Canola Mayo is made with organic ingredients. It is vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free. However, it contains soy. The mayo is available in jar, or squeeze bottles. Gian Food and Wegman's carries Spectrum organic mayonnaise. However, they do not always stock the Light Canola Mayo.
Brianna's
Brianna's makes gourmet flavored salad dressings. Not all are allergen-free. Poppy Seed, Blush Wine Vinaigrette, Lively Lemmon Terragon, Zesty French, Real French Vinaigrette, The New American, and Champagne Caper Vinaigrette are among the flavors that do not contain the nine most common allergens; including soy. The flavor of the Poppy Seed Dressing is slightly sweet and is great in chicken and fruit salads. Brianna's can be found in most grocery stores. I have been able to find it at Harris Teeter, Safeway, Giant Food, Bloom's, and Wegmans.
Brianna's makes gourmet flavored salad dressings. Not all are allergen-free. Poppy Seed, Blush Wine Vinaigrette, Lively Lemmon Terragon, Zesty French, Real French Vinaigrette, The New American, and Champagne Caper Vinaigrette are among the flavors that do not contain the nine most common allergens; including soy. The flavor of the Poppy Seed Dressing is slightly sweet and is great in chicken and fruit salads. Brianna's can be found in most grocery stores. I have been able to find it at Harris Teeter, Safeway, Giant Food, Bloom's, and Wegmans.
Organicville
Manufactures a wide variety of products that are organic, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. These include salad dressings, mayonnaise, and cole slaw dressing. Not all products are soy free. The salad dressing flavors include caesar, ranch, and thousand island. I have been able to find different varieties of the salad dressings in most grocery stores such as Harris Teeter, Giant, Safeway, Wegmans, and Wholefoods. I have not tried the mayonnaise because it is difficult to find in stores.
Manufactures a wide variety of products that are organic, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. These include salad dressings, mayonnaise, and cole slaw dressing. Not all products are soy free. The salad dressing flavors include caesar, ranch, and thousand island. I have been able to find different varieties of the salad dressings in most grocery stores such as Harris Teeter, Giant, Safeway, Wegmans, and Wholefoods. I have not tried the mayonnaise because it is difficult to find in stores.
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