Recipes

BeaverGoose

I am specifically looking for a good recipe that is low cal for chicken or tuna salad...my go to is usually to put MAYO in for the main binder but I am trying to find lower calorie alternative...I know everyone goes to plain greek yogurt but I am not a fan of greek yogurt...wasn't sure if anyone had any tips? Also am open for any other low calorie recipes that people love! Trying to do it right this time! Thank you!

kommodevaran

Maybe you can use mayo, but not make enormous amounts, and/or not eat it all the time? I make salads with tuna, shrimp or ham occasionally, and I don't have any trouble sticking to my overall calorie goal.

deannalfisher

ditto to what @kommodevaran said - look at how much mayo the recipe calls for and see if you can reduce it; when I started out measuring out a serving of pasta sauce (etc) rather than just jumping a ton off - I can to realize that I didn't need as much as I had been using

liamstrudwick

Lighter than light helmans mayo! 11 calories per 15g serving basically a tablespoon..

Bailey00030

I also use the light Hellmanns mayo for my tuna salad lettuce wraps. I include lemon juice and a bit of Dijon so I only need to use a bit of Mayo. I use the recipe from America's Test Kitchen

krael65

I mix my tuna with a wedge of laughing cow light swiss instead of mayo. I prefer that to the taste of light mayo.

saraonly9913

Mashed avocado

AnnPT77

A good prepared mustard? Vinaigrette? Good vinegar pureed with a hard-boiled egg and perhaps a little milk? Seasoned ricotta cheese? Neufchatel or lower fat cream cheese thinned with milk?

LuckyAndi

I was surprised at how little mayo I actually need when making tuna salad, or even sandwiches. Try adding less first and see if it's still satisfying for you. There are other good suggestions, but some things just need mayo to taste right, for me anyway.