How to make a tuna sandwich taste good without mayo?

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  • KimmieBrie
    KimmieBrie Posts: 825 Member
    Plain Greek Yogurt.
    Yes, I've tried it... and it's delish!

    This - with seasonings - YUM!
  • amh83
    amh83 Posts: 15
    The Starkist Tuna Creations are really good. Especially the sweet and spicy one. I make my sandwiches with this and some lettuce, salt and pepper.
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    tahini sauce is much better then mayo
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Plain Greek Yogurt.
    Yes, I've tried it... and it's delish!

    This - with seasonings - YUM!

    Echo. I've been able to replace almost any instance of Sour Cream or Mayo in my diet with Plain Greek Yogurt. With tuna, add in a little bit of lemon juice along with it and you're good.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    Just use a little bit of Kraft olive oil mayo. You don't need a ton to make it stick together and add moisture and it's only 45 calories per tablespoon.

    Also, you should try the salmon that comes in pouches. It's way better tasting than tuna and doesn't have the mercury and BPA that canned tuna has.
  • cechavar
    cechavar Posts: 4
    I usually use 1 can of tuna...add Pepper, Mrs. Dash (Original Blend), and I throw in some Pico de Gallo (chopped raw onion, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro). Then mix it all up the Pico de Gallo gives a lot of flavor and moisture... :)
  • NiciS72
    NiciS72 Posts: 1,043 Member
    I make mine simply:

    2-2.6 oz packs of Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in water-low sodium 160 calories
    1 T of Vlasic Sweet Relish-15 calories
    1 T Kraft Light Miracle Whip-40 calories
    Total 215 calories


    For additional protein/taste I'll add a hard boiled egg chopped up for 70 calories!
  • Kaddyshack21
    Kaddyshack21 Posts: 225 Member
    I love Kefir. I use it for my substitute for almost everything. It works with tuna like a charm add some of your own spices and voila. YUMMERS. I also use lettuce as my wraps instead of tortilla's . Really crunch and tasty.
  • megansoriano
    megansoriano Posts: 158
    Trying to get some fish in my diet. Working my way toward salmon. Figured I'd start with a tuna sandwich. All the recipes I've found are loaded with mayo so I tried it plain with a lot of lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bread. It was white albacore in water and tasted dry and kinda blah. Any suggestions on how to fix it without making it bad for me?

    I use mustard instead of mayo!
  • DottieNewton
    DottieNewton Posts: 112 Member
    I have recently discovered a sweet bread and butter pickle that is sugar free--it has Splenda. and it is GREAT!! NO calories!! and I add it to tuna or dressed eggs. I like light miracle whip, also. But, I am one of those people who like tuna plain with a little pepper. I eat it on a raw tomato or a lettuce salad. I have also eaten it with mustard. Like it either way.
  • skb32881
    skb32881 Posts: 105 Member
    Plain Greek Yogurt.
    Yes, I've tried it... and it's delish!

    Agreed! I eat it almost every day!
  • 38Gigi38
    38Gigi38 Posts: 115 Member
    When I make tuna salad, I add half a tbsp. whipped salad dressing, finely sliced lettuce, an egg, and a tsp. of sweet relish. I eat it on toast or on a bagel thin. Delish :-)
  • judykritikos
    judykritikos Posts: 161
    Sounds like it's the bread - those are a lot higher in cals than the mayo.
    Eat the tuna w/ small portion of mayo - and only eat 1/2 the bread.
    that'll give you a full-feeling from eating, and cut the break cals in 1/2.

    When I eat tuna - I use lemon-pepper, and about 2 Tbslp of lite mayo,
    add some celery and red onion. yum.
  • VAMommyAgain
    VAMommyAgain Posts: 400 Member
    I put my tuna on a multigrain wrap loaded with veggies then I just add a little olive oil and lots of lemon and parsley...yum!!!!!!!!!!
  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    Just get a nice tuna steak, sear both sides, drizzle with a little soy sauce and wasabi aioli. Done.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Even though this post is a month and a half old...I'll say...tzatziki sauce. It's amazing in tuna or salmon salad.
  • gigiangelique
    gigiangelique Posts: 233 Member
    Lite Miracle Whip or Lite Ranch works good. Also, I know someone who squeezes fresh lemon juice on her tuna with some pepper.
    fat free or ;ow fat ranch! (watch portions) lemon mustard if you dig mustard
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    Mix your tuna with balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, cracked black pepper, dill rosemary, and a little sage. Add sliced green onions, torn fresh basil. Place in a whole wheat pita with fresh spinach and roma tomato slices.
  • Moriarty_697
    Moriarty_697 Posts: 226 Member
    Here in Toronto, we have Kozlik's Mustards. I use their dill mustard and light miracle whip, split about 50/50. Adds a nice little bite to the sandwich.
  • j6rr3ll
    j6rr3ll Posts: 5
    Olive oil and Lemon juice sooooo goooddd!
  • miadvh
    miadvh Posts: 290 Member
    I LOVE tuna with lemon juice or lemon pepper. Yummmyyy! :D
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    Laughing cow light swiss cheese with spicy brown mustard and a little lemon juice... yum!
  • Maggie_Pie1
    Maggie_Pie1 Posts: 322 Member
    I haven't read the whole thread, so I don't know if it's been mentioned as an option - but what about using tuna in a mediterranean style wrap? Tuna, mixed with some olive oil, hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, in a low carb or multigrain wrap? I do this with chicken all the time, but suppose it could work with tuna...
  • Elarissa
    Elarissa Posts: 34 Member
    I mix it with salsa.. delicious.
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    I don't eat meat at all, so I haven't tried this, but I've heard swapping the mayo for avocado is awesome. Avocado still has a lot of fat and calories, but it's not as bad as mayo, and at least they're healthy fats.
  • VidaSana
    VidaSana Posts: 19 Member
    Tszatiki!
  • exacerbe
    exacerbe Posts: 447 Member
    Avocado + minced garlic + a little sea salt.
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    What's wrong with a little mayo? It tastes the best and goes a long way. Why suffer! Just sayin' :smile:
  • mzkynd
    mzkynd Posts: 63
    Plain Greek Yogurt.
    Yes, I've tried it... and it's delish!

    this!!
  • amerr
    amerr Posts: 190
    I use the Kraft Mayo made with Olive Oil...only 45 cal per tablespoon instead of 100 for regular.
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