Substitution for mayo in tuna?

Cytherea
Cytherea Posts: 515 Member
edited September 23 in Recipes
I'm trying to think of ways to make my tuna healthier. I have the low fat mayo, but I'd prefer to use something else.

I've considered plain yogurt, but I put pickles in my tuna, and I worry that it would sour the yogurt.

Has anyone tried to make tuna with a laughing cow wedge instead of mayo? I just thought of it.... no idea how it would taste though, so I wanted to ask if anyone else has done it first! Do you think that would be ok with pickles?

Any other idea on what I can use instead of mayo while keeping the tuna moist? I've heard of olive oil, but I would probably need way too much, and I'm not too sure I like the idea of oily tuna.
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  • seckler
    seckler Posts: 169 Member
    I used fat free ranch in my tuna the other day and put it in a wrap. It was pretty good!
  • cheppy
    cheppy Posts: 31 Member
    I always put avocado in my tuna sandwiches because it keeps it moist and its also quite tasty.
  • maggieschuck
    maggieschuck Posts: 174
    You can use fat free sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, mustard or some lite dressing. you really don't need much to make it stick together.
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    I use mayo with olive oil, just a little... and some mustard to help get the consistency I want.
  • marsruns
    marsruns Posts: 1 Member
    i mix hummus into tuna or canned salmon - yum!
  • allie_00
    allie_00 Posts: 73
    I use hummus but only because I looove it.
  • utes09
    utes09 Posts: 561 Member
    I mix mine with mustard. Or apple cider vinegar. Most of the time I just eat it drained from the can on crackers or with spinach.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Avocado! I mash half an avocado, mix in tuna and add some chilli - fantastic.
    Not a lot lower in calories, but soooo good for you!
  • BrentGetsFit
    BrentGetsFit Posts: 878 Member
    I use mustard and a little olive oil. A little goes a long way. I expected it to be gross after a lifetime of mayo-heavy tuna but it's really good :)
  • katschi
    katschi Posts: 689 Member
    My bodybuilding friend told me he eats his tuna with mustard and I thought it sounded gross .... and then I tried it and I like it.
    Not good if you're watching your sodium though.

    I love the idea of mixing avocado with it. Sounds delicious.
  • cccathyyy
    cccathyyy Posts: 207 Member
    I read on the message boards the other day, that someone uses the tostitos spinach artichoke dip with their tuna instead of mayo. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounded yummy! I like pickles with my tuna too!
  • littlelionesslove
    littlelionesslove Posts: 80
    I just eat the tuna out of the can with a spoon.
  • Tamiash
    Tamiash Posts: 106 Member
    I make mine with onion and some celery and mix in sugar free pickle relish.....very yummy. The relish holds it together.
  • laurabeth326
    laurabeth326 Posts: 124 Member
    I've used fat free sour cream and add sweet pickle to it and it's been yummy
  • sexygenius
    sexygenius Posts: 1,078 Member
    I think the laughing cow cheese would be amazing with it...
  • lkm111
    lkm111 Posts: 629 Member
    Here's my version of tuna salad:

    1 can solid white tuna
    juice of 1 lime
    1-2 T light Buttermilk ranch dressing
    1 t parsley
    Dash of Lemon Pepper seasoning

    The lime juice is the key in this salad and very good in a wrap. Hope you try it and like it!
  • takingbackalison
    takingbackalison Posts: 47
    I've made mine with a tinnnnyyyy tiny amount of canola oil mayo (since thats what my mom buys but olive oil is probably better for you) and then some wishbone balsamic italian dressing and a lot of pepper. It was sooo good. especially with lettuce
  • jamiesgotagun
    jamiesgotagun Posts: 670 Member
    I always put avocado in my tuna sandwiches because it keeps it moist and its also quite tasty.

    Yum, will have to try that!!
  • SKLSharon
    SKLSharon Posts: 4
    Since you like pickles try just using dill pickle relish and celery diced tiny! I don't like anything with a real strong fish taste and the dill helps calm that down.
  • TiredOfBeingRound
    TiredOfBeingRound Posts: 41 Member
    I've mixed my tuna with cottage cheese! Sounds kind of gross but its good. And is quite filling. Not sure about the pickles though.

    Let me know if you try it and what u think!

    Good luck!
  • Flacachica
    Flacachica Posts: 328 Member
    has anyone suggested mustard? I"ve had that before.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    I've mixed my tuna with cottage cheese! Sounds kind of gross but its good. And is quite filling. Not sure about the pickles though.

    Let me know if you try it and what u think!

    Good luck!

    WIN! Protein bomb! :P
  • darkfire
    darkfire Posts: 1
    i use tobasco sauce with mine
  • Kickasscdngurl
    Kickasscdngurl Posts: 5
    i use yougart spread
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    I like to use guacamole (low sodium or homemade is best).
  • JenTakeTen
    JenTakeTen Posts: 4 Member
    A couple of people at work sometimes order a tuna platter with balsamic vinegar. Can't say that I have tried it. A couple of people here mentioned ranch dressing. That I have done when I was out of tuna (pretty good). I have had mustard (ok). I like the avocado idea too. This girl I used to work wih made her own mayo with oil and eggs... can't say that I have done that either!!
  • Salpica
    Salpica Posts: 205 Member
    I to love using mayo with tuna fish, but obviously it's not the best choice. This is my substitute (it's different from what everyone else has suggested too)

    Oikos Fat Free Greek Yogurt (Get it a WalMart) 2Tbsp
    Mustard (Any kind you like) 1Tbsp

    Mix it together and it's a great substitute for mayo. Only 16 calories for the whole mixture where as regular mayo would be 300!
  • stevobo
    stevobo Posts: 23 Member
    i mix hummus into tuna or canned salmon - yum!

    I would never have thought if that in a million years.
    Sounds weird, but I might try it!
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Yep, 0% fat Greek yoghurt would work well, or tzatziki would be even better - you put lemon juice in yoghurt dips and they don't curdle so I doubt a pickle or two would be any different...?
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    I've mixed my tuna with cottage cheese! Sounds kind of gross but its good. And is quite filling. Not sure about the pickles though.

    Let me know if you try it and what u think!

    Good luck!

    WIN! Protein bomb! :P

    Yes! I want to try this. :)
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