The Tunaziki Sandwich! (176 calories!)

jynxxxed
jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
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Let me just begin by saying I have always hated mayo which led me to avoiding tuna fish sandwiches most of my life. I LOVE tuna, but just couldn't get over that taste of mayo(the caloric content is not so amazing either!)

I sort of "accidentally" discovered the combination of these flavors. I'm not sure if people are already doing this or not, but I searched and couldn't find any similar posts so here it is! It's ridiculously simple just like any standard tuna fish sandwich. I also throw in some celery which adds a really great crunch (though I completely forgot to take a picture of that).

I use store bought tzatziki because I'm horrible in the kitchen, but making your own is better of course!

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Can chunk light tuna
Some chopped celery (however much you like!)
2 slices of bread (I like Nature's Own honey wheat)
1 tablespoon Tzatziki (I used Green Mountain yogurt dip, I've used other brands before and see no real difference)

NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Calories: 176
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 3g
Protein: 17g

Aaand here's a picture. Excuse my poor camera quality :)
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  • purplecharm
    purplecharm Posts: 446 Member
    Thanks for sharing. I bought some Tzatziki after seeing this post. I will report back what my thoughts are about the combination. :smile:
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Tzatziki is a great substitute for mayo and/or dips! :love:
  • ademiter
    ademiter Posts: 176 Member
    Thank you SO much for the idea! I will definitely try this!!! YUM! Can you find this dip in most grocery stores??
  • lionskitty
    lionskitty Posts: 72 Member
    Sounds amazing :D
  • Corryn78
    Corryn78 Posts: 215
    that sounds good! I've been using yogurt to sub for lots of things, another nice idea for it.
  • jraines1973
    jraines1973 Posts: 231 Member
    Sounds great Im going to try it!! Thanks! :)
  • krokador
    krokador Posts: 1,794 Member
    Oh! How come I never thought of that? I typically keep tuna for emergency healthy meals because I like it, but only in short bursts, and only when I really feel like it, but now I just gotta try that. Pretty sure onions as crunch instead of celery will work just fine (nobody's in my face to comment about onion breath... And anyway, tuna breath is pretty retchy too xD)

    Thank you!
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
    holy moley that looks good. Have you ever tried tzatziki on baked potatoes? oh em gee, its amazing!!!!
  • 88meli88
    88meli88 Posts: 238 Member
    looks awesome. i also hate mayo. always use yogurt, typically greek yogurt,
  • Emily3456
    Emily3456 Posts: 42 Member
    This is a great idea that I wish I thought of! I will definitely try it out! Thanks for the tip!
  • emilynicole02
    emilynicole02 Posts: 355 Member
    going to have to try this!!

    can you find this dip in most grocery stores?
  • MsipiGRITS
    MsipiGRITS Posts: 128 Member
    Oh, I LOVE Ziki!!!! Totally trying this.... Thanks~!
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    Yup, I used to buy tzatziki at Sweetbay which just recently closed, so I bought this one at Publix. I've never found it at Walmart, but it has been at literally every other grocery store I've been to. It's usually located either near the specialty cheeses (as well as laughing cow cheese) or over by the macaroni salad/other sides and dips.

    It's delicious and has a really good flavor to it! I've never tried it on a baked potato but now I'm intrigued and must try that as well!
  • 714rah714
    714rah714 Posts: 759 Member
    Have to see if my supermarket sells tzatziki sauce, can't recall ever seeing it, but definitely will give it a try if they do. God forbid that I should make my own.
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    Have to see if my supermarket sells tzatziki sauce, can't recall ever seeing it, but definitely will give it a try if they do. God forbid that I should make my own.
    :laugh: I've heard it's very easy to make, but I'm a really terrible cook so I haven't attempted yet either
  • OhLibra
    OhLibra Posts: 221 Member
    so I bought this one at Publix.

    What area of the store is it in? Yummy!
  • andersonjo0306
    andersonjo0306 Posts: 304 Member
    I love using greek yogurt instead of mayo.....
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    I love tzaki, never thought to mix it with tuna. Thanks for the idea!!
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    so I bought this one at Publix.

    What area of the store is it in? Yummy!
    I found it towards the deli in one of those little stand alone sections with all of the macaroni salad, baked beans, etc.
  • liya368
    liya368 Posts: 122 Member
    I have to try this. I love tzatziki. Thanks for sharing!
  • purplecharm
    purplecharm Posts: 446 Member
    I found it in the specialty cheese/dips section. It will most likely be near the hummus, as it's made by Cedars, which makes hummus.
  • MikeG2
    MikeG2 Posts: 97 Member
    I do something similar except:
    -I use 2 tbsp (Costco) Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek yogurt dip
    -about five banana pepper rings (stir until they are broken into little pieces throughout)
    -and I either use 1 whole can salmon or tuna
    -and I put it on Ryvita crispbread (big crackers)
    A third of the mixture on two crackers is 200 calories.

    A little tidbit of info's:
    -DON'T throw out the spine and bones of salmon. Separate it, crush it with a fork, and mix it in. It is a HUGE source of calcium. I got this trick from my 85 year old father-in-law, who incidentally still windsurfs, skis and snowboards depending on the season!
    -salmon or tuna in oil (as opposed to water) is an awesome source of omega 3, the good fat.
  • twentyco
    twentyco Posts: 70 Member
    This looks awesome. I also use Bolthouse Farms yogurt ranch dressing in place of mayo (I am allergic to eggs, so mayo has always been a big no no for me) to make tuna sandwiches, and really like them that way. That particular dressing is great if you like ranch, because it tastes fairly close to "real" ranch for only 45 cals/serving (instead of 160 or so).
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    This looks awesome. I also use Bolthouse Farms yogurt ranch dressing in place of mayo (I am allergic to eggs, so mayo has always been a big no no for me) to make tuna sandwiches, and really like them that way. That particular dressing is great if you like ranch, because it tastes fairly close to "real" ranch for only 45 cals/serving (instead of 160 or so).
    I may try to make that for my boyfriend! I don't like ranch, but he's obsessive with it so that sounds like a great idea
  • skinnyforhi
    skinnyforhi Posts: 340 Member
    Thanks!!! Def gonna give this a whirl.
  • timeforsomethingsweet
    timeforsomethingsweet Posts: 131 Member
    this sounds delicious! thank you for sharing
  • JVCB
    JVCB Posts: 63 Member
    Here's the recipe, if you'd like to make it yourself:

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce-yogurt-and-cucumber-dip/
  • purplecharm
    purplecharm Posts: 446 Member
    I am officially addicted to Tzatziki. :love:

    I tried the Tunaziki minus the bread and with onions...it was delicious.

    Thanks so much for sharing!
  • susanp57
    susanp57 Posts: 409 Member
    I looked for the tzatzaki in Kroger this evening but didn't find any. I'll try Publix later.
  • marilyn6180
    marilyn6180 Posts: 16
    I have some Tzatzaki in the fridge and will try this for lunch. I don't mind Mayo and love tuna salad but this sounds like a very appealing change. Thanks.

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