How do you thicken mayonnaise?

Answer 1

Try using mayonnaise or small amounts of corn starch, depending on the type of dressing heavy whipping cream may also work, for this last option mix or whisk until peaks in the mixture form. I agree usually cornstarch works for me.

Answer 2

This is what happens when you make the salad while the potatoes are still warm.

Ideally, when you have cooked the potatoes, you should rinse them in a colander then leave them in it to cool until they are lukewarm or completely cool, allowing the water inside to drip out.

If you mix them into the salad while they are hot, they will continue to sweat and therefore make the salad watery.

You can reduce the watery potato salad by adding more non-potato ingredients, such as:

• Cooked peas
• Chopped onion
• Hard-boiled egg (no shell, obviously)
• Chopped celery
• Drained pickle relish

Or you can boil a couple more large potatoes and rinse them properly, mixing them in when they are completely dry.

You can also try mixing in more mayonnaise. Some people find that this changes the taste too much though, so you can also add vinegar, salt, pepper and parsley to taste.

You can then cover the bowl with a plastic wrap (such as cling film) then refrigerate for a couple of hours, as the salad will chill and set.

Answer 3

You have too put allot of cold salad dressing... About 3 cups or more and then add half a cup of sugar on it.

Answer 4

To thicken tuna salad, you could add extra tuna or other ingredients such as chopped boiled eggs and celery.

Answer 5

I use instant potato flakes