Sounds disgusting, but...

jccst9
jccst9 Posts: 58 Member
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I had no light mayo or even plain yogurt and I was really REALLY craving tuna salad...

What's a girl to do? So foul. I mixed a full can of tuna with some dill, pepper, and 1/2 CUP FAT-FREE COTTAGE CHEESE! Much to my surprise this actually worked out really well spread on my delicious Brownberry multi-grain Sandwich Thin.

Looking for more less-guilt tuna salad-type recipes.

I still can't believe I ate this...
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  • this1bigdog
    this1bigdog Posts: 350 Member
    Cottage cheese really just enchance the flavor of whatever is mixed in...seen it mixed in italian food, and other stuff that normally sounds gross but it does ok ...same with cream cheese(but with all the fat)
  • GeekyGoddess
    GeekyGoddess Posts: 119
    I don't like mayo in my tuna but I love tuna done up like salsa. I mix together finely chipped onion, tomato, carrot, bell pepper, jalapeno and galic and add some lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper and mix with tuna. Eat it in a lettuce wrap, saves on many many calories compared to mayo heavy tuna on bread.
  • kristi27278
    kristi27278 Posts: 12 Member
    Sounds great, I am going to try this week!
  • KayteeBear
    KayteeBear Posts: 1,040 Member
    I may have to try that. I like buying tuna but rarely know what to do with it...
  • chonji4ever
    chonji4ever Posts: 120 Member
    I've seen people use mustard instead of mayo to make tuna salad. I'm not rushing to do it myself :)
  • JFroggin11
    JFroggin11 Posts: 10 Member
    Not a fan of Mayo...I use mustard .....but using cottage cheese actually sounds yummy...I put Cottage Cheese on my homemade salads instead of dressing....love it...good protein source too
  • MissMacyLacy
    MissMacyLacy Posts: 19
    I'm not one for cottage cheese but I'm definitely going to try that tomorrow since I was craving tuna salad. Also I usually swap any lettuce with finely chopped spinach. It's Yummy.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I've never used mayo with tuna (it seems like one of those odd 70's American things like jello salads!) but I do like avocado and tuna mixed together -it makes a really good sandwich spread or dip.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I've seen people use mustard instead of mayo to make tuna salad. I'm not rushing to do it myself :)

    But it is GOOOD!!! I was skeptical myself - but YUM!

    Or a little avocado w/tuna - yum!

    Or plain w/pickle slices - even easier!
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    I've seen people use mustard instead of mayo to make tuna salad. I'm not rushing to do it myself :)

    I do this! My fav is to mix it with some spicy brown mustard and a boiled egg white. So yummy and high in protein!
  • LivingInPuglia
    LivingInPuglia Posts: 122 Member
    I don't like mayo in my tuna but I love tuna done up like salsa. I mix together finely chipped onion, tomato, carrot, bell pepper, jalapeno and galic and add some lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper and mix with tuna. Eat it in a lettuce wrap, saves on many many calories compared to mayo heavy tuna on bread.

    Oh that's the one for me. We do something similar with white fish. Marinate the fish (cumin, garlic, hot paprika, lemon juice) for half an hour. Bake or grill, then flake it all up. Serve with chilli and tomato salsa. Can be wrapped in tortilla but like you I often use lettuce leaves to wrap.

    Probably one of my favourite lunches!
  • shan1204
    shan1204 Posts: 36
    I'd add a little bit of Greek yoghurt plus some lemon juice to it with chopped capers, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, red peppers and a bit of chilli.
  • beckssmith70
    beckssmith70 Posts: 45
    LOL was my lunch forever when in training last time!
    Tuna mixed with low fat cottage cheese and salad on rice cakes! Protein mixed with Protein its great"!
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    If I use mayo with my tuna, I put a very very small amount, like 1/2 tablespoon with every 3 cans I use.
    The mustard and tuna sounds good though, I'll have to try that!
    I could never mix anything into my cottage cheese, except pepper.
  • jiddu17
    jiddu17 Posts: 187 Member
    My husband makes some weird concoction with Tuna. It involves pickles, mustard and Frank's Red Hot.
  • Arexxx
    Arexxx Posts: 486 Member
    Cottage Cheese is very adaptable. ^_^
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    Since making my journey I'm a big fan of mustard instead of mayo. I used to do a mixture of both.

    I also love tuna with salsa, and I've heard that plain fat-free yogurt can be used in place of the mayo...
  • Vonnie2006
    Vonnie2006 Posts: 246 Member
    Fat free veggie dip works well too.
  • dsc32209
    dsc32209 Posts: 40 Member
    Cottage cheese is my favorite additive to tuna!!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Cottage cheese really just enchance the flavor of whatever is mixed in...seen it mixed in italian food, and other stuff that normally sounds gross but it does ok ...same with cream cheese(but with all the fat)

    Growing up my mom used cottage cheese in place of ricotta in lasagna, stuffed shells etc Couldn't tell the difference and it was something we always had on hand (unlike ricotta)
  • sz8soon
    sz8soon Posts: 816 Member
    I was just asking on my wall yesterday for a suggestion because I was craving Chicken Salad. I don't like mayo and was looking for an alternative. This is a great idea.

    I also got: greek yogurt and avacado and ranch dressing as suggestions
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    I wont use mayo, I think it's a waste of calories, so I mix my tuna with mustard.

    You wont know something is good unless you try :)
  • balogda1
    balogda1 Posts: 21 Member
    I pour a vinegrette dressing over tuna, and eat it out of the can. Low calorie, and only 2 Tbsp. It helps, and i think it tastes better than putting mustard on it.
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    Use 2 tsp olive oil and a 1 tbsp of dijon in place of the mayo and mix with a can of tuna. Add some cornichons instead of relish, plus some red onion. Healthy and tasty =)

    I'll have to try the cottage cheese when I want my tuna salad a bit creamier!
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I love cottage cheese so it doesn't sound disgusting to me. Actually seems like a good idea.
  • sandrinamsilva
    sandrinamsilva Posts: 651 Member
    I've seen people use mustard instead of mayo to make tuna salad. I'm not rushing to do it myself :)

    I do this! My fav is to mix it with some spicy brown mustard and a boiled egg white. So yummy and high in protein!

    This is what I do as well. I love it.
  • jojorocksforeva
    jojorocksforeva Posts: 303 Member
    Why cant You beilve It.. Cottage cheese is so good.
  • skankamaggot
    skankamaggot Posts: 146 Member
    Next time try mashing it up with avocado. Yum yum.
  • belladonna786
    belladonna786 Posts: 1,165 Member
    if you want an amazing tuna add vinegar or relish. I was a girl who would NEVER and i mean NEVER eat tuna without mayo but i have found that adding chopped onions and some relish or vinegar makes it oh so good try it you might like it and its way healthier. Also I dont know if you know what this is but my hubby is portuguese and he adds this stuff called pimenta to the tuna with the vinegar and its super good
  • R_Calvillo
    R_Calvillo Posts: 177 Member
    I chop up some lettuce and onion then add mustard and worcestershire sauce when I make a tune salad sandwhich.

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