any ideas for a substitute for mayo in tuna fish sandwich?!?

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  • greeneyed84
    greeneyed84 Posts: 427 Member
    I always use 2 slices whole wheat bread, 1 tuna pouch in water, 1 tbsp mayo, 2 tsp mustard, some pepper & paprika. Low calorie this way... Around 340 depending on the bread you use
  • TromaRon
    TromaRon Posts: 228 Member
    Helman's Light tastes way better than the fat free, & is still much lower in calories than regular Helman's.
  • suzukigurl
    suzukigurl Posts: 90
    I eat my tuna rolled up on lettuce also, saves calories and unwanted carbs from bread :smile:
  • omfatz
    omfatz Posts: 3
    I'm going to try the Greek yogurt.
  • girlruns
    girlruns Posts: 344
    I use any kind of mustard, and add some seasonings (dill, red pepper flakes, garlic...). You could always try using less mayo and adding another ingredient (ex: mayo/mustard mix)
  • lloydmel
    lloydmel Posts: 259 Member
    I love dijonnaise... it's creamy dijon mustard... It's really good on tuna sandwiches... and it's very low calories ... 5 calories per serving
  • snookeroo
    snookeroo Posts: 2,068 Member
    Smart Beat Mayonnaise


    http://kimbensen.com/store/grocery-items/smart-beat-mayonnaise
  • pghfan
    pghfan Posts: 119
    I LOVE the StarKist Tuna Salad Sandwich ready pouches. They are actually made with soy oil, have some water chestnuts in there for a little crunchy and are only 90 calories a pouch, and it's a LOT. A little pricier than making it myself but totally worth it. I keep a couple in my desk at work all the time.
  • yywminott
    yywminott Posts: 4 Member
    Sour cream works for me. Spice it up with chopped onions and celery, and add a little relish. Mmmm,mmmm, good!
  • dustyhockeymom
    dustyhockeymom Posts: 537 Member
    I use a combination of light mayo, dijon mustard and relish. For a full can of tuna, I use a tbs of light mayo, and a tsp of each mustard and relish.

    I have also used a combo of light mayo and Laughing cow light garlic and herb
  • michelletyler38
    michelletyler38 Posts: 469 Member
    Laughing cow cheese :)
  • natskedat
    natskedat Posts: 570 Member
    I have a favorite tuna salad. It's spicy. It's called My Favorite Tuna Salad. You can also substitute canned salmon.

    1 can tuna or salmon, drained
    1 tbsp. dijon mustard
    1 tbsp. pickle relish
    1 tsp. horseradish
    salt and pepper to taste.

    Mix it together and enjoy.

    I put it over mixed greens with tomato, stuff it inside a pita, pile it on whole wheat Middle Eastern flatbread, or just eat it plain. It's good.
  • jenhenning219
    jenhenning219 Posts: 385 Member
    i use lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, tomatos calamata olives and oregano its a meditereanen recipe
    and it tastes delish and not fishy
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    Hellman's mayonaisse dressing is 15 calories per serving. You can not tell a difference at all.
  • asilva3111
    asilva3111 Posts: 44
    I use Hellman's Low Fat Mayo with StarKist Chunk Light Tuna, 1tbsp of mayo is only 15 calories and 10 from fat. I use just 2 TBSP per can of tuna (5 oz) Keep the calorie count at 130 and 40 fat. Get some lettuce or spinach with either a low carb wheat tortilla and you can have 2 tortillas, 2 leafs of romaine lettuce and half of can of tuna and you get (100 [tuna] +15 [mayo] +2 [lettuce] +80 [wheat tortilla]) = 197 calories per roll. Add some onions or peppers and you are still at around 205 per roll.

    If you want less calories, well, do the same for the tuna + mayo, and use your romaine lettuce as your wrapper and you'll end up with a whapping 117 calories. You can eat about 3 or 4 of this and you end up with 236 calories total of very healthy eating and will keep you filled for hours.

    I do this on Saturday's when I am home and the fridge is just steps away. Keep the tuna made and the lettuce ready; if hungry, make one, instead of going for anything else. It is more filling that a 80 calorie yogurt and last much longer.

    Good luck!
  • fcrisswell
    fcrisswell Posts: 234 Member
    I love a little kick....I have used the juice from my jarred jalepenos LOL. just enough to add moisture and a KICK.

    I am thesame one though that buys the RESERAUNT sized jars of Jalepenos LOL. (Ya know the jar as big as the giant pickle jarss?!)
  • asilva3111
    asilva3111 Posts: 44
    I've been adding chopped avocado- it's creamy and is full of good fat.

    Wow that sounds great! Never thought of adding avocado!!

    1tbsp of avocado is 25 calories.. and all good calories.. yum yum..
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    Man, these are FABULOUS suggestions!! I have used:

    Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges (fantastic)
    Avocado (fantastic)
    Dijonaise (made by hellmans and fantastic)

    PLAIN!..(thats right, I said it..Tuna Fish..PLAIN..I didnt know how great it was by itself!) I have just put Tuna on the bread with a little mustard on top and voila! DELICIOUS!

    I liked the Salsa idea..i'm going to try that!
  • asilva3111
    asilva3111 Posts: 44
    Also remember all the processed junk they have to put in those pouches so it doesn't go bad on the shelf. It makes your body work very hard to get rid of those processed foods.

    Take a can of StarKist Chunk Light tuna in water, 2 tbps of Mayo Low Fat Mayo and you have 230 calories total. Add wheat bread (typical 40-80 calories a slice), romaine lettuce (2 calories a leaf), or a low carb soft tortilla (60-80 calories) and it is healthier than eating the pre-made pouch.

    just saying..
  • defygravity531
    defygravity531 Posts: 289 Member
    Ok, this is weird (to me because I don't eat fish) but my mom mixes her tuna with nothing but mild salsa. ...try it if you dare, lol.
  • tiffanymariebrock
    tiffanymariebrock Posts: 47
    low fat cream cheese! so good and yummy!
  • mbnharrison
    mbnharrison Posts: 57 Member
    I use tzatziki in my tuna. It has more flavor and over all I find better for you. Don't go over board when mixing though! :)
  • skinnyme125
    skinnyme125 Posts: 396 Member
    i use greek yogart (plain) with some yellow mustard, I put garlic and dill seeds in it, I used to eat it with dill pickles sliced up but this way you still get that dill taste with out all the salt. :) \

    ALso you might want to try egg salad. 4 hard boiled eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and a pinch of salt. Choped up onions< two large tablespoons of plain greek yogurt, a large tablespoon yellow mustard. a tiny teaspoon if mayo. ---chop up eggs small and mix it all together and it is super yummy. Toast some whole wheat bread and add a piece of lettuce and you are set to go. This makes enough for about four sandwiches. :)
  • troythegeek
    troythegeek Posts: 47
    One thing this thread has managed to do....make me want tuna fish!! I can't wait to try some of the suggestions I've read. To be honest, many of them sound gross, but I'm sure many people think adding mayo/miracle whip to tuna sounds gross too. I love trying new things and I am going to try some of these very soon.
  • Kelleyrh5
    Kelleyrh5 Posts: 119 Member
    I would use lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and eat with wheat crackers. Yummy! :wink:
  • tjradd73
    tjradd73 Posts: 3,495 Member
    i would say the easiest would be fat free miracle whip....WAY less cals!
  • rbabich1
    rbabich1 Posts: 1 Member
    I use sour cream as well! You only need a small amount, and with a little dill and onion, it is quite tasty!
  • tanyaMax
    tanyaMax Posts: 524 Member
    Hummus perhaps. Never tried it, but sounds like it could be good
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    I use a tablespoon of light mayo, couple tablespoons of dijon mustard and some dill relish.
  • ohmissemily
    ohmissemily Posts: 73 Member
    miricle whip LITE. its the bestttttt been eating it like that for yrs. dont even need a lot so thats a plus:)
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