Tuna mayo is a really popular sandwich filling, but it can feel quite heavy. A cook has shared a simple recipe to lighten up tuna salad while making it even tastier
Love tuna mayo but not the calories it comes with? Fear not, as Feel Good Foodie founder Yumna Jawad has shared a nifty trick to keep your favourite filler both light and zesty.
Yumna explained: “I use Greek yoghurt rather than mayonnaise to make this wonderfully creamy. Greek yoghurt is also a great source of protein and probiotics.”
Greek yoghurt’s thick consistency mimics mayonnaise’s luxurious creaminess minus the extra grease and calories, offering a tastier and healthier alternative to the classic sandwich or jacket potato topping.
While mayonnaise can often leave the flavour of tuna lost under its richness, Greek yoghurt enhances the dish with a subtle tangy twist that complements the fish beautifully, reports the Express.
Besides yielding a perfect balance in taste, Greek yoghurt ups the health factor with more protein, fewer calories, and a substantial reduction in unhealthy fats, creating a dish that is satisfyingly nutritious.
Yumna added: “This healthy tuna salad is full of flavour, light on calories and super easy to whip up for lunch any day of the week!
“Swap the mayo for Greek yoghurt and dijon mustard and save those calories for a treat later.”
Revolutionise your lunchtime routine with this quick five-minute no-mayo tuna filling, simply by combining Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, mustard, your choice of herbs, and a dash of seasoning.
Combine the ingredients thoroughly, then proceed to open the tins of tuna.
Drain the tuna and then dice the celery and red onions.
Add the tuna, celery, and red onions to the bowl, then give everything another good stir.
Your scrumptious tuna filling without mayonnaise will then be ready to savour for lunch or take on a picnic.
Keep any leftovers in an airtight container.
The tuna must be consumed within three to four days.