What's Your Alternative To Mayo?

@beingwell (3625)
Thailand
July 27, 2011 12:04am CST
I'm been having tuna sandwiches for lunch this week. And because I am trying to cut down my calorie intake, I did not put mayo in my tuna spread. I just opened a can of tuna in brine. I put salt and pepper to taste, mixed it. Done. For my sandwich I add in a couple of lettuce sheets and tomatoes. Then I toast it. That's my lunch for the last couple of days. It's not bad. It tastes just fine but I'm still missing my mayo. Anyone of you with a good alternative for mayo that I can use of my sandwich? I'd greatly appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!
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7 responses
astroversion
@astroversion (210)
• Philippines
28 Jul 11
May i suggest you to add a little olive oil to taste. Tuna in brine is too dry for me. Olive oil makes a healthy alternative to mayo
beingwell
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
28 Jul 11
Yes, that's a great idea astro. I'll make it directly to my tuna mix. I hope it tastes great. hahahah!
beingwell
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
28 Jul 11
Thanks astro! Well, did your friend lost the weight?hihihi..Just curious..
astroversion
@astroversion (210)
• Philippines
28 Jul 11
I hope that works for you. Its just accidental discovery from someone who is also trying to lose some weight.hehe Enjoy your sandwich.
CTHanum
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 11
sandwich with mayo - delicious sandwich with mayo
Hi sis! I never replace mayo and I rarely have mayo in my meals except when I make some sandwich. Since I am not making them everyday so it just fine for me to have them in between the sandwich bread.(^^) You can try the low-fat mayo or non-fat mayo.Perhaps you can make your own mayo sis. They are many healthy recipe of mayo in internet.(^^) mayo is so delicious sis, I wonder how it taste without it??
beingwell
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
28 Jul 11
I know how it tastes CT!hahaha! Because I made my sandwich with mayo spread. It tastes dry. Good thing I put some tomatoes and lettuce in there to give it some moisture.hahahaha!!
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CTHanum
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
28 Jul 11
Hehe...bread with mayo only surely it will give you dry taste~(^^) I have made egg sandwich before and since I don't have and I can't find any lettuce, tomatoes and other vege in my fridge along without pepper I just add the mashed egg with mayo and have it with my bread and uuhhhhh......it so dry and I don't like it~(^^)
djbtol
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
27 Jul 11
Sounds to me like you are exercising good self control over what you eat. Good job. I hope you accomplish the benefits you are looking for.
djbtol
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
27 Jul 11
Maybe you could try some low fat salad dressing, low fat yogurt or salsa (too weird?)/
beingwell
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
28 Jul 11
Yes, dj! I'm trying to cut on high caloric foods so I can eat more foods. I don't know how to make salsa but that would be an excellent idea for a dressing. Do you know how to make it?hihihi...
cream97
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
20 Sep 11
Hi, beingwell. You can use light salad dressing or cheese on your sandwich instead of mayonnaise. I have added them both to foods that I have eaten, and it tastes pretty good too. Especially, the cheese slices on the bread along with the tuna.
beingwell
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
4 Oct 11
Great advise, thanks cream! Now that I'm at my right weight, I would love to try your tips and not be bothered about calorie counts for a while.
Virgie60
@Virgie60 (556)
• United States
27 Jul 11
Hi! I buy fat free Mayo or Lite Mayo sometimes. Otherwise I am turning into a mustard fan. I like Djion, Honey mustard, Spicy Brown mustard, and I'm going to try a new Chipotle mustard today on my sandwich. You could also try a thin layer of Laughing Cow Cheese which comes in different flavors also. Best to you!
beingwell
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
28 Jul 11
Laughing cow cheese? That sounds fun! Honey mustard, that's low in calories right? What brand are you using virgie?
strawberrychocodahi
@strawberrychocodahi (4818)
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
Hi Beingwell, why don't you try to buy eggless mayo? I am using Heinz eggless mayo and it was just perfect to cut down calories. But in case this is not available, I can only suggest cream of tartar sauce but hope its label was Fat free .
beingwell
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
27 Jul 11
Eggless mayo? That's new to me. Great! Thanks my friend, I'll check that one in our supermarket. How does it taste though? I hope it's good as well.
thetis74
@thetis74 (1525)
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27 Jul 11
I really can't think of anything to replace mayo when it comes to making tuna spread because I think that is the only blend that goes with the other ingredients. But when it comes to french fries or burgers, I can replace it with mustard.
beingwell
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
27 Jul 11
I fear the same thing thetis. That's why I just made the sandwich without it. Mustard, I'll check on the caloric contents of mustard and see if I can put them in my sandwich too. Thanks thetis!