Substitutions for Mayonnaise
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I use Miracle Whip Light for things like egg salad and tuna salad. Of course, I already liked Miracle Whip for those things.
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I tend to eat a lot of Mayonnaise on things and it is really adding up and taking away my calories. I was wondering if anyone had any good substitutions that they use? I mostly use mayo in egg salad, on sandwiches and in tuna.
A few that I know of are hummus, olive oil, yogurt, avocados and mustard. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know!!!
Thanks
I make my own mayo using olive oil, eggs, lemon juice, mustard, salt & pepper. It's probably not lower in cals, but tastes amazing and doesn't have any preservatives (not that those MUST be avoided) and is a good source of quality fat.
ETA: left out mustard in the ingredient list.0 -
I don't substitute foods that I like just on principle, but I just so happen to HATE mayo, so for sandwiches and stuff I use hummus or smashed avocado, or laughing cow cheese wedges. In chicken salad I use plain greek yogurt.0
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if it's a sandwich I'll use avocado/guacamole otherwise I just use mayo and suck it up. I personally hate miracle whip.0
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I use whipped egg whites with lots of garlic...spreads nice on sandwiches and makes a great dip as well!0
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seasoned greek yoghurt and mustards are great (i.e horserdish mustard or blue cheese yoghurt)
Tell me more of this Blue Cheese Yogurt you speak of. . .0 -
I LOVE mayo!! The light versions just didn't taste right to me, but I am loving the Hellman's/Best Foods Canola mayo. Only 40 cal/tbsp. I don't feel like I'm compromising the taste I love.0
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Hellmans Dijonaise can be hard to find but SO worth it. One time it was scarce locally and I bought a whole case online!0
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Miracle Whip.
sometimes the extra calories are worth it.
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That would make sense if Miracle Whip were any good.0 -
On sandwiches I use spicy brown mustard. For mayo based tuna salad and the like, I use either light mayo or light miracle whip and use either sparingly.0
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I would say Wasabi Mayo but I know that's no help
I actually put mustard in my tuna and love it, not for dietary reasons, just because I think it's delicious.0 -
Plain yogurt mixed with lemon juice, dijon mustard and black pepper is great - I use it in tuna mixes, with grilled meat, on salad etc.
I also take this as a base and add a little tabasco and ketchup to make a great marie rose sauce, or whisk in a laughing cow extra light blue cheese triangle to make an alternative to blue cheese dressing.0 -
Greek yogurt! I hate mayonnaise.
this- I use plain greek yogurt for anything requiring mayo- or sour cream.
That stuff's amazing- and what's even better- I eat the whole container- for cooking or daily consumption... mayo and sour cream goes bad- I never make it all the way through. such a waste.0 -
Mmm Avocado! I think it tastes way better and i'm getting some nutritional value with the calories.
If I use mayo, I use light mayo, don't use a lot and use mustard also. I get some creamyness with the mayo and more flavor from the mustard. And there's so many different flavors of mustard out there!0 -
I make my own salad dressings and mayo and it's going to sound kinda odd but I actually use way less when I make it myself. It's a little bit of work and planning but it's worth it.
If you've never made homemade mayo it is AMAZING so I find I don't need a large amount for flavor like the store brands.
Plus I know exactly what's in it.0 -
I tend to eat a lot of Mayonnaise on things and it is really adding up and taking away my calories. I was wondering if anyone had any good substitutions that they use? I mostly use mayo in egg salad, on sandwiches and in tuna.
A few that I know of are hummus, olive oil, yogurt, avocados and mustard. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know!!!
Thanks
I don't eat substitute food at all....ever ! I see no reason to substitute one thing for another just to save 25 calories and then put up with something that does not taste so good. When it comes to mayo I don't use much, because I don't eat the american way . I use mayo in russian salad and the occasional potato salad. I have already years ago switched to make tuna in a " thai " style with lime juice, cilantro and chiles and like it better this way .0 -
I really like mayo, although my favorite is Best Choice Light Olive Oil Mayo (also super cheap since it's generic). I guess a lot of people hate light mayo, though?
I'd say just try to cut back the amount you use and see how that works.
I like light mayo just fine.....not tried this one. Fat free mayo is truly horrible
OP - do you use pickle relish in tuna salad......adds moisture.....so you can cut back on mayo.
Potato salad .....I add chopped dill pickle and some pickle juice (other veggies too). Not a creamy potato salad, but tasty.
Another idea ......add some plain greek yogurt to your mayo. The taste won't be the same, but in something more flavorful it won't be too bad.0 -
cauliflower?0
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I tried vegan mayonnaise recently when i had to prepare a vegan meal. It had a different taste, almost similar to miracle whip, but it's 35 calories vs. 100. I personally think just a little bit of mayo is fine though if you can work on limiting your portions. Or you can mix it with something like honey mustard or mustard to get more spread and flavor!0
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Try mashed up, cooked cauliflower..0
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