Substitute for mayo?

andrea464
andrea464 Posts: 238 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So I'm craving egg salad- BAD. I know the mayo isn't good for me.

I was thinking of trying hummus or greek yogurt, but wasn't sure how they'd taste. Any suggestions?
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  • oldernotwiser
    oldernotwiser Posts: 175 Member
    Greek yoghurt would work and would taste good if you like the taste of greek yoghurt. Avocado is an excellent substitute. Granted, lots of fat but it is fat that is good for you.
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    you could do a little miracle whip with chipotle sauce added or chipotle mustard in the egg salad to make up for lost flavor.
    my taste buds think chipotle is the solution to everything lol.
  • FitandFab33
    FitandFab33 Posts: 718 Member
    Get a mayo made with olive oil.. or whip up your own (or an aioli) instead. Healthy fats... just don't eat a lb of egg salad in a sitting.. and account for it in your diary/caloric goals
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 Member
    Plain greek yogurt tastes similar to sour cream. If you'd be willing to sub sour cream for mayo then use the greek yogurt. I'd do it because I love greek yogurt.

    Hummus has its own unique flavor that takes some getting used to (in my mind). I wouldn't but if you like it then use that.
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    You can have mayo, just keep it within your daily goal.
  • gingerveg
    gingerveg Posts: 748 Member
    I love veganaise but I don't know how it stacks up calorie wise against mayo.
  • annwyatt69
    annwyatt69 Posts: 727 Member
    I use fat free mayo and I don't mind it at all.
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    Reduced/ low fat version? Some taste pretty good.
  • shanmackie
    shanmackie Posts: 194 Member
    Mindful Mayo is good, made by Earth Balance. As well as Veganaise. I think avocado is a good replacement as well, depending on the recipe.
  • JanaCanada
    JanaCanada Posts: 917 Member
    I try to substitute as much as I can, but there are some things, like egg salad, that call for the real deal. I find Calorie-Wise Miracle Whip is at least a lower-cal choice. You use less of it if you load up your egg salad with celery, onion, and green pepper, too.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    i use greek yogurt too. you don't yet that delicious tang that mayo gives, so occasionally i just go for the mayo, but greek yogurt is my standard replacement. If you want some more flavor, you can mix something into it; i use sri racha hot sauce if i want some kick, or a little balsamic vinegar if i want something lighter. (the yogurt/balsamic mix makes a GREAT creamy salad dressing too.
  • smae1980
    smae1980 Posts: 794 Member
    I think veganaise is better for you than mayo, but calorie wise it's nealrly the same. Seems funny to me to mix vegan mayo with eggs, lol!
  • cuterbee
    cuterbee Posts: 545
    I use a mix of fat free miracle whip and light mayo; tastes pretty much like mayo to me. :) The ratio I use is 2/3 fat free to 1/3 light.
  • VickiLynnD57
    VickiLynnD57 Posts: 6
    I use fat free miracle whip, adds moisture and flavor, agreed w/ the above fat free mayo is also a great way to go, just log it <3
  • angelacooper3
    angelacooper3 Posts: 32 Member
    I use the zero fat greek yoghurt as a salad dressing, slacken it off with a little water and add dried mint and crushed garlic with a little salt and pepper to give it a bit of kick. Am thinking I may try it with a little chopped pickle cucumber and some lemon zest next time I have fish
  • Sorie44
    Sorie44 Posts: 19 Member
    I always use real mayo and just count the calories. Food still needs to taste good or you will feel deprived.
  • pirateteacher
    pirateteacher Posts: 8 Member
    Try Ranch dressing? Whichever kind you like, lf, ff...
  • OspreyVista
    OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
    You can have mayo, just keep it within your daily goal.

    ^This. I have egg salad all the time. Love them. AND They are very filling. Total calories for 1 sandwhich that I usually make: 205 That's not that much really. I usually add a glass of milk to help keep the full feeling for awhile. Usually lasts me till dinner :)
  • ChristiMightGetFit
    ChristiMightGetFit Posts: 27 Member
    I use avocado! :)
  • lamby284
    lamby284 Posts: 167 Member
    I'd say just eat the mayo. Ive made the mistake of trying to substitute a food with something else that's clearly not as good...i went nuts!
  • ChristinaR720
    ChristinaR720 Posts: 1,186
    Dijon mustard. 0 calories and adds lots of flavor to sandwiches.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    So I'm craving egg salad- BAD. I know the mayo isn't good for me.

    I was thinking of trying hummus or greek yogurt, but wasn't sure how they'd taste. Any suggestions?

    forget about "good" vs. "bad".

    mayonnaise in your food won't hurt you as long as you're not mixing up mayonnaise milkshakes in your blender and chugging them daily.

    it's all about fitting it into your macros and calorie goals. if it fits, eat it and enjoy. if it doesn't fit, see if you can tweak your diet for the day to make it fit. if not, then don't eat it.
  • SuffolkSally
    SuffolkSally Posts: 964 Member
    I use reduced fat cream cheese in small quantities in dishes similar to this (don't like egg salad myself) might be worth a try as it does give that creamy feeling. Great in pasta sauces for instance, so it should be OK with eggs...
  • Danam48
    Danam48 Posts: 129 Member
    This recipe totally satisfies my craving for egg salad. I leave out the mayo and yogurt it calls for and add onions. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/avocado-egg-salad.html I also add a some of this: http://www.amazon.com/Frontera-All-Natural-Guacamole-Mix/dp/B000NKB3BM Heaven if you love avocados...
  • tajmel
    tajmel Posts: 401 Member
    I use avocado. And hey, then you can have green eggs and ham! :)
  • gauchogirl
    gauchogirl Posts: 467 Member
    Make your own. It's pretty easy and tastes so much better!! Besides mayo (especially homemade) isn't a "bad" food and you don't use too much really.
  • sarrymerry
    sarrymerry Posts: 59 Member
    I've used a teaspoon of lite ranch and Dijon mustard to taste, i make in one egg at a time batches and comes to around 100 cals. delish and not too too bad, tho the lite ranch is not "clean" by any stretch if you're aiming for that....
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
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  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    I use an olive oil based mayo... not because it is "better" for me, but because I prefer it. I have learned over time though that I can get away with using a lot less then I ever thought though!
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    I don't eat mayo because I don't like it. If I did like it and was craving it, I'd eat it. Just eat a moderate amount and fit it into your daily calories and macros.

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