Instead of mayo or mustard?

iRun4wine
iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
edited September 20 in Recipes
Anyone have a yummy way to make chicken salad, tuna, or egg salad without using mayo or mustard? Yes, I'm a picky eater! :laugh:

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  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Plain greek yogurt! it has mayo consistency and tastes good!
  • CinthyNair
    CinthyNair Posts: 261
    try vege mayonnaise- it has only 1/3 calories of the normal mayonnaise
  • Wecandothis
    Wecandothis Posts: 1,083 Member
    Plain greek yogurt! it has mayo consistency and tastes good!

    Wow! I never thought to use Greek Yogurt that way but yes, it would be perfect!
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    Plain greek yogurt! it has mayo consistency and tastes good!

    Interesting. I don't happen to have any right now, but I just might have to get some! :smile:
  • AshlySouthard
    AshlySouthard Posts: 62
    You could use Kraft Free Mayo, it's just as good and only has 10 calories in a tablespoon as opposed to 100 calories of the regular.
  • AshlySouthard
    AshlySouthard Posts: 62
    Plain greek yogurt! it has mayo consistency and tastes good!

    Interesting. I don't happen to have any right now, but I just might have to get some! :smile:

    My brother is a health fanatic.. He eats greek yogurt all the time. He stirs in peanut butter for more flavor and protein (b.c greek yogurt is already very high in protein)
  • mscocoa30
    mscocoa30 Posts: 104 Member
    I have to agree with using the greek yogurt for a mayo substitute. I like Chobani personally. Works well if you season it a little.
  • BetterVersion
    BetterVersion Posts: 459
    I don't care for light mayo, but I do love the light miracle whip. It's 20 calories per tablespoon and I've come to love it for tuna salad! I'm sure chicken salad would be good as well, but I tried to make egg salad with it the other day and I wouldn't suggest that one. :happy:
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I was also going to suggest yougurt! I just tried it this week and could hardly even taste the difference!
  • jnikitow
    jnikitow Posts: 334
    The wedges of Laughing Cow cheese works well too.

    I've gotten into the habit of using 1/2 Tbsp of Miracle Whip and 2 tsp of Dijonaisse (and I hate mustard), and it comes out very good.

    Dijonaisse only has 5 calories for 1 tsp, so less calories than mayo.

    I know you don't like mayo or mustard, but thought I'd let you know how I make it anyway :wink:
  • joann
    joann Posts: 624 Member
    low fat three cheese ranch dressing...yummm
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    The wedges of Laughing Cow cheese works well too.

    I've gotten into the habit of using 1/2 Tbsp of Miracle Whip and 2 tsp of Dijonaisse (and I hate mustard), and it comes out very good.

    Dijonaisse only has 5 calories for 1 tsp, so less calories than mayo.

    I know you don't like mayo or mustard, but thought I'd let you know how I make it anyway :wink:

    Thanks... good idea. It's not so much that I don't like mayo, but I don't use the real stuff because it's so unhealthy, and the fat free stuff has high fructose corn syrup in it, which I generally try to avoid. I don't know if I'll get to the store before lunch time, but if I do I'll try the greek yogurt idea... sounds interesting!
  • SatelliteCrush80
    SatelliteCrush80 Posts: 3,575 Member
    I like Italian dressing in my tuna...gives it a different flavor, and really yummy.
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    Just had tuna with greek yogurt instead of mayo for lunch- it was great! :love: Thanks for the ideas, everyone!
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I like Italian dressing in my tuna...gives it a different flavor, and really yummy.

    Wow, 108 lbs lost! That's awesome!!!! Congrats!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I make my tuna with
    1 tbls EVOO
    1 tbls vinegar (red wine or balsamic, depends on the mood)
    onion
    celery
    calamata olives (any kind will do)
    kosher salt
    pepper

    I like this in the food processor, but it is good just mixed up in a bowl.
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    I make my tuna with
    1 tbls EVOO
    1 tbls vinegar (red wine or balsamic, depends on the mood)
    onion
    celery
    calamata olives (any kind will do)
    kosher salt
    pepper

    I like this in the food processor, but it is good just mixed up in a bowl.

    Sounds amazing! :love:
  • carlag
    carlag Posts: 1 Member
    I spread some avocado on my bread - so delicious. It gives your sandwich the moisture you need and some great flavor including all the health benefits of the avocado. I got this tip from Jillian Michaels on the Biggest Loser.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Salsa?
  • mjkon
    mjkon Posts: 17 Member
    If you like Asian flavors, try this recipe by Mark Bittman:

    http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/04/recipe-of-the-day-asian-chicken-salad/
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