Tuna without mayo

SpleenThief

I've tried with avocado. I've tried with hummus. A bit of lemon and olive oil? Yep. They're not bad but they're not exactly good, either. What are your favorite recipes for canned tuna without mayo?

rbfdac

Unless you just hate mayo, use mayo. I just use less of it than I used to would have. Lite mayo is the devil, too. 1/2 serving of mayo is around 50 cals- I add that, mustard, and dill relish, and boiled eggs if I have them. DELISH.

oldsoul918

I mix one can of very well-drained (this is key!) tuna with an egg, 1 tsp of sriracha seasoning and 1 tsp of dried dill weed. I let the flavors gel for about an hour (not sure if that's really a thing or if it's all in my head ) then I form 2 patties and cook them over medium heat. Sometimes I top them with a bit of greek yogurt and relish eat them on a sandwich thin and sometimes I just eat them plain. I only eat one per meal...the other warms up great for lunch the next day. They're just over 100 calories each (for the patty only) because I don't use oil or cooking spray in the pan at all.

TerriK14

I like mine with spicy brown mustard. I eat it inside romaine lettuce leaves. It is not for everyone but it is worth a try.

Queenmunchy

Lawry's lemon pepper marinade.

knittogetfit

When you do lemon juice and olive oil do you add anything else? If not, you might want to try this. I half the olive oil, it's still awesome. Let it sit overnight so the flavors meld. It's great on bread, but we use leftovers to top salads.

AmazonMayan

If you're looking for that creaminess use cottage cheese or laughing cow cheese (mash it to cream it before adding tuna). I also add various chopped veg like onion, peppers - sweet or hot, cucumber, fresh spinach, pickles, etc. Add in some herbs.

Or use the flavored packets of tuna. Some are hideously gross like ranch but some are quite good.

JeromeBarry1

Real men drink coffee black and eat tuna plain.

valente347

rbfdac wrote: »

Unless you just hate mayo, use mayo. I just use less of it than I used to would have. Lite mayo is the devil, too. 1/2 serving of mayo is around 50 cals- I add that, mustard, and dill relish, and boiled eggs if I have them. DELISH.

This. The only substitute for mayo-based dishes is homemade mayo.

Steff46

I second the laughing cow cheese in tuna!

Onesnap

Italian dressing works well.

ndraughn

has anybody tried plain yogurt?? I have not but was wondering. I love mayo personally so I just use less

DeviatedNorm

@ndraughn I really like tuna with yogurt. I'll often mix in a little lime juice, garlic powder and chili flakes as well. Quite the tasty dish!

goofyrick24

I use plain Greek yogurt ..just like mayo... only a lot better looking on my log..

Need2Exerc1se

I generally use a mix of mayo, olive oil and mustard. But reduced fat sour cream works pretty well.

SolotoCEO

I use mayo. It fits in my calories, fats, and makes the food taste good. No need to cut it out if you plan your calories.

Kristin2626

I mix canned tuna in my mac and cheese -- definitely not lower in calories! I have also added it to pasta with arrabiata sauce.

IILikeToMoveItMoveIt

I use use a bit of horseradish sauce so it isn't so dry. I also add jalapeno and relish with a bit of salt and pepper. I will eat it plain or on melba toast or in lettuce leaves.

nutritionK

I've tried them all too. Cause I don't like mayonnaise and of course I like to keep my food as healthy as I can. My favorite of them all is with plain yogurt and avocado and add some flaxseeds. That way you create a very complete meal loaded in fiber, good fats and protein the key to keep you satisfied longer and your sugar levels steady avoiding cravings.

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amusedmonkey

I've always had tuna without mayo, and only learned people use mayo with it on the internet. Tuna, olive oil, capers, a diced tomato, a diced dill pickle, lemon juice, a pressed clove of garlic, dill weed and viola. If you like mayo you can make mock mayo with greek yogurt and vinegar. Not the real thing, but acceptable in a calorie pinch.

ejbronte

Russian or Thousand Island is nice, too.

NaturalNancy

I recently tried tuna with fat free Greek yogurt, I put boiled egg, chopped onions, celery and mustard too w salt and pepper, it was surprisingly good.

rbfdac

Kristin2626 wrote: »

I mix canned tuna in my mac and cheese -- definitely not lower in calories! I have also added it to pasta with arrabiata sauce.

My dad has eaten mac n cheese like this my whole life and I have always found it strange! haha

KPro78

They make olive oil mayo. I love this. A tsp of oo mayo and avocado with tuna.

DanSTL82

I use yellow mustard and relish. Nice and salty/tangy.

Cave_Goose

Hot sauce makes anything palatable. I just keep dumping Franks Red Hot sauce on it, until my mouth is on fire.

BTW, Starkist makes some flavored tuna packets that are pretty good. I especially like the Thai.

rpachigo

2%plain greek yogurt with cumin, coruander and garam masala

Lowell_H

rbfdac wrote: »

Unless you just hate mayo, use mayo. I just use less of it than I used to would have. Lite mayo is the devil, too. 1/2 serving of mayo is around 50 cals- I add that, mustard, and dill relish, and boiled eggs if I have them. DELISH.

valente347 wrote: »

rbfdac wrote: »

Unless you just hate mayo, use mayo. I just use less of it than I used to would have. Lite mayo is the devil, too. 1/2 serving of mayo is around 50 cals- I add that, mustard, and dill relish, and boiled eggs if I have them. DELISH.

This. The only substitute for mayo-based dishes is homemade mayo.

That's a couple of of the most interesting "tuna without mayo" recipes I've ever seen.

"Tuna WITH mayo". How helpful.

MarziDeThrall

Ranch dressing or dijonnaise.

bioklutz

You could try cream cheese. I have done pinwheels before with cream cheese, herbs, canned salmon. I am sure it would work with tuna.

Cynsonya

Cave_Goose wrote: »

Hot sauce makes anything palatable. I just keep dumping Franks Red Hot sauce on it, until my mouth is on fire.

BTW, Starkist makes some flavored tuna packets that are pretty good. I especially like the Thai.

Haha, I'm eating the Hot Buffalo Style right now. Straight out of the packet!