Canned tuna

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  • kristen_wino
    kristen_wino Posts: 67 Member
    edited March 2016
    I use dried dill, lemon juice. Or... A scoop of Mexican salsa. I wrap my tuna in lettuce leaves, Or on a plain rice cake. Or mixed up wth steamed veggies. Also, Ranch salad dressing is Amazing instead of mayo.
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    edited March 2016
    kristen_wino wrote: »
    I wrap my tuna in lettuce leaves

    like a lettuce wrap type of thing? Because thats something I didnt even think of and I love lettuce wraps. Thanks!
  • bmb42
    bmb42 Posts: 19 Member
    Greek yogurt or caesar dressing.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    guinevere96 wrote: »
    I just bought canned tuna for the first time, never really eaten the stuff before and im looking for some good ways to incorporate it into my food :) boyfriend says to eat it with mayo but id rather not. How do you guys eat it?

    Hi
    Personal opinion, Solid White water pack. Lite Mayo & No Sugar Added Relish @ 0 calories, I use the Mt. Olive brand of that item. I also like their No Sugar Added Sweet Gherkins to go alongside Sandwiches or the Vlassic No Sugar Added Bread & Butter Spears.

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
  • JensJourney11
    JensJourney11 Posts: 90 Member
    I used to eat canned tuna for lunch all the time, but could never get used to the one in water, I prefer canned in oil, well drained. I used to eat it plain or with avocado - that's pretty good!
  • cajuntank
    cajuntank Posts: 924 Member
    edited March 2016
    My go to here lately when I want to eat canned tuna has been a play on a Italian style salad. I use this as a pre or post workout meal due to the carb count.

    Canned tuna -usually the whole can
    Rice - about 150-200 grams and whatever style you like (brown, basmati, long grain, etc..)
    Cannellini Beans (or white beans) -.5 cup, so 130 grams
    Tomatoes - about 75-100g to taste
    Italian Dressing - about 30g...will use full fat if I need the fat or Bolt Farms variety if want low fat, low calorie
    Various Italian spices, herbs, red pepper flake, etc... to taste.

    Mix well, let sit for a bit for better taste. Can be eaten cold or hot. And of course, this can be scaled back to accommodate caloric needs and/or food volume.
  • user0819
    user0819 Posts: 13 Member
    If you don't like mayo, try a little bit of olive oil and tons of rice vinegar and hot sauce.
    Makes it super flavourful and few additional calories!
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited March 2016
    I like it mixed with cottage cheese or a creamy cheese like laughing cow or brie, etc. I add various chopped veg in it depending on what I have. I absolutely love it with chopped fresh hot or sweet peppers. Some pickle chopped or a relish. A little onion, celery (I can't have raw celery anymore but it is tasty in tuna). Chopped fresh cucumber is good too.

    A little mustard is good too especially when adding peppers to it.
  • engodwin
    engodwin Posts: 516 Member
    put it on top of salad, on top of crackers, make any of the bazillion versions of tuna-salad, on top of cucumbers, mix into egg salad, on bread with cheese (grill for a tuna melt), add to pasta.... everything - add it to everything :)
  • markrgeary1
    markrgeary1 Posts: 853 Member
    Mix Sirachi in it, add a bit of cumin too.
  • Jpinpoint
    Jpinpoint Posts: 219 Member
    guinevere96 wrote: »
    I just bought canned tuna for the first time, never really eaten the stuff before and im looking for some good ways to incorporate it into my food :) boyfriend says to eat it with mayo but id rather not. How do you guys eat it?

    I'm a fan of tuna but I only buy the packs, I've tried to get away from canned items. I enjoy my tune on my brown & wild rice with fresh pico de gallo and a sprinkle of jalapeño cheese. High protein, good carbs.
  • MissouriMommy3
    MissouriMommy3 Posts: 15 Member
    I have been adding 1/2 a can to my scrambled eggs. I like it.
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    I often have it for lunch at work

    I like to mix it with pasta ( hot or cold), couscous, roasted vegies, brown rice.
  • abatonfan
    abatonfan Posts: 1,120 Member
    With cottage cheese and a ton of mustard. It is a protein bomb (perfect when I know I'm falling really short on protein or want to gorge on pasta for dinner while still keeping my macros somewhat around goal).
  • NJCJF
    NJCJF Posts: 134 Member
    guinevere96 wrote: »
    sunnybeaches105 wrote: »
    mayo makes it palatable

    Any alternatives to mayo then? Ive never been a big fan of the stuff.

    My yoga instructor mentioned using avocado in the place of mayo. I haven't tried it yet since my avocados are sitting like rocks on the counter
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    edited March 2016
    NJCJF wrote: »
    guinevere96 wrote: »
    sunnybeaches105 wrote: »
    mayo makes it palatable

    Any alternatives to mayo then? Ive never been a big fan of the stuff.

    My yoga instructor mentioned using avocado in the place of mayo. I haven't tried it yet since my avocados are sitting like rocks on the counter

    Ugh I feel you, I bought a bunch yesterday at the farmer's market but there still so hard I could play baseball with them. Patience lol

  • modeldaniellemarie
    modeldaniellemarie Posts: 1 Member
    I like draining the tuna and then mixing it with 3 Tbsp black bean & corn salsa, 2 Tbsp pico de gallo and 1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar... Mix and eat with tortilla chips. Sounds weird, but it's amazing
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    When I was a kid I'd always mix it with lawry's lemon pepper marinade instead of mayo, and then some additional fresh cracked pepper.

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