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Mayo substitute for Egg Salad?

jovalleau
jovalleau Posts: 127 Member
edited February 6 in Food and Nutrition
Anybody have a good substitute for mayonnaise in egg salad?
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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    Plain Greek yogurt.
  • Keep_The_Laughter
    Keep_The_Laughter Posts: 183 Member
    Plain goat's milk Greek yoghurt with a splash splash of olive oil, salt, cayenne and paprika.
  • jovalleau
    jovalleau Posts: 127 Member
    Plain Greek yogurt.

    I thought about that, but I wasn't sure if the tastes would compliment each other. Greek Yogurt seems to be a substitute for a lot of things. I'll have to give it a try.
  • battybecks
    battybecks Posts: 147 Member
    Whizzed up soft/silken tofu with lemon juice and mustard mixed in makes a very good mayo substitute - might work with eggs!
  • janupshaw
    janupshaw Posts: 205 Member
    I have heard plain greek yogurt can be used, but I haven't tried it yet since the light mayo I use only has 35 calories in a Tablespoon.
  • jovalleau
    jovalleau Posts: 127 Member
    Whizzed up soft/silken tofu with lemon juice and mustard mixed in makes a very good mayo substitute - might work with eggs!

    Not a fan of tofu, unfortunately.
  • jovalleau
    jovalleau Posts: 127 Member
    Plain goat's milk Greek yoghurt with a splash splash of olive oil, salt, cayenne and paprika.

    That reminds me, I'm almost out of paprika!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    Light mayo works. I like adding Dijon mustard to the Greek yogurt though.
  • Jay_Jay_
    Jay_Jay_ Posts: 194 Member
    Light mayo works.

    http://thedelicioustruth.blogspot.com/2008/10/real-mayonnaise-vs-light-mayonnaise.html
  • slowglitchen
    slowglitchen Posts: 30
    cottage cheese and greek yogurt, (blend the cottage cheese to smooth it out)
  • ChasingAmyLiz
    ChasingAmyLiz Posts: 145 Member
    Gonna sound odd but I use Tzatziki. Just add enough to get the texture and flavor you want. It's amazing and low calorie. DELICIOUS.

    I also do that with Tuna.

    I'm a bit obsessed.
  • DanielleLisa222
    DanielleLisa222 Posts: 17 Member
    HUMMUS!!
  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
    I would just use light mayo (Light Hellmann's mayo is only 35 cal per tbsp).
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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    What are you going to do with it?

    I make a sandwich filling by chopping up one hard boiled egg with one similar sized toato - as you chop them together the juice in the tomato will bind everything together.
  • jovalleau
    jovalleau Posts: 127 Member
    HUMMUS!!

    Excellent.
  • jovalleau
    jovalleau Posts: 127 Member
    What are you going to do with it?

    I make a sandwich filling by chopping up one hard boiled egg with one similar sized toato - as you chop them together the juice in the tomato will bind everything together.

    Also excellent. (I assume you meant tomato?)

    I just plan on using it as a high protein, relatively low calorie snack if I get hungry or for a light lunch.
  • jovalleau
    jovalleau Posts: 127 Member
    Veganaise is a good substitute. Tastes pretty good too in my opinion.

    Veganaise? What sorcery is this?
  • StheK
    StheK Posts: 443 Member
    I use a cilantro yogurt dip from Trader Joe. It is way better than mayonnaise.
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    Anybody have a good substitute for mayonnaise in egg salad?

    avocado is awesome (high cal though).
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Vegan mayo tastes like *kitten*! I just use regular mayo, I don't have it often enough to be an issue and you can always make room for it.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I did mean tomato, yes :-). Add some chopped green onion as well.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    Light mayo works.

    http://thedelicioustruth.blogspot.com/2008/10/real-mayonnaise-vs-light-mayonnaise.html

    Yeah, I know, but once in a while.. *shrug*. I bought my jar months ago, it's still 75% full.
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    Veganaise is a good substitute. Tastes pretty good too in my opinion.

    Veganaise? What sorcery is this?

    Lol. That's what I use and not because I'm vegan. I simply prefer the taste. Still get mayo when there's no option, but when I have the choice, it's veganaise.

    Eta: and when I'm out of veganaise, I use yogurt. Usually Bulgarian white mountain for egg salad. I don't like the thickness for this type of dish of greek yogurt.
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    if you can get it, Heinz 50% less fat salad cream makes a fantastic egg salad. it's a British product. It doesn't taste like mayonnaise although the texture is similar. It's more like if you mixed mayonnaise with vinaigrette, but it's really nice and i like it better than mayonnaise. Unfortunately the supermarkets in Bahrain don't seem to have heard of it :sad:
  • Rosieannaxo
    Rosieannaxo Posts: 129
    I like to use trader joe's hummus or laughing cow light cheese wedge. It sounds weird but it actually works haha
  • mel4bee
    mel4bee Posts: 225 Member
    Miracle Whip : less calories and I like the taste better lol
  • 1ZenGirl
    1ZenGirl Posts: 432 Member
    I use Nayonaise which I get at whole foods. I'm not vegan but I do like the taste very much. This is from the ad:

    Nayonaise is a vegan alternative to mayonnaise. Made from expeller pressed oil, it is a good source of vitamin B12 and Omega-3 ALA and has only 40 calories per serving. But it’s not just healthy, it’s delicious! Find it in the spreads aisle.
    Vegan
    Egg & Dairy Free
    Cholesterol Free
    Good Source of Vitamin B12
    Non-GMO
    - See more at: http://www.nasoya.com/products/nayonaise/nayonaise#sthash.RpeNFHdM.dpuf
  • writemusic4him
    writemusic4him Posts: 312 Member
    I have 2 that I use. I use them for tuna fish too:

    If I really want mayo, I found one that is really low cal:

    Kraft Mayo w/Olive Oil - It is 35 cal, 3 fat & 2 carb

    If I want something different than mayo & also adds a slight flavor, I use:

    Drew's All Natural Buttermilk Ranch Dressing - only at local health food stores or online

    I had been using Drew's because it is so much lower carb than other Ranch dressings. However, it has more calories & fat -
    130 cal, 14 fat & 2 carb

    But it is awesome with tuna fish! I've even used it in deviled eggs. :)
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    Anybody have a good substitute for mayonnaise in egg salad?

    avocado is awesome (high cal though).

    THIS^^^ I made avocado egg salad a few times this spring/summer when avocados were fairly cheap.
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