Tuna filling tastes better if you swap out mayonnaise for one simple healthier ingredient instead

Daily Record

2 days ago

Tuna is a popular sandwich and jacket potato filling but it can often feel heavy with mayonnaise - so why not try this one simple ingredient instead that is not only more delicious but is also a lot healthier.
Tuna mayo is a popular and delicious filling to put in a sandwich or pile on a hearty jacket potato but it can sometimes feel a little heavy. Mayonnaise makes tuna much creamier but the condiment can also make it greasy and add a lot more calories to the meal, which can put you off using it despite tuna itself being a healthy high protein filling.
However, cook and founder of Feel Good Foodie Yumna Jawad has revealed a simple recipe to lighten up your tuna salad while also making it taste better and it involves switching out the mayonnaise with just one other product. 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.'
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Greek yoghurts' texture is thick and creamy so it will replicate the same feel that mayonnaise gives tuna but in a much healthier way. While mayonnaise can often overpower the taste of tuna due to how rich it is, Greek yoghurt keeps it more balanced as it compliments it with a slight, tangy, bright flavour.
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It is also bulks up the protein count with fewer calories and unhealthy fats, so you can enjoy a much more nutritious dish that will also feel more filling, the Express reports.
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.'
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How to make tuna filling without mayonnaise in 5 minutes
Ingredients:
Two cans of drained tuna (around 280g)
80g of Greek yoghurt
Two tablespoons of lemon juice
One tablespoon of Dijon mustard
One tablespoon of dill or parsley (chopped)
Two tablespoons of red onion (minced)
Two celery sticks (minced)
Salt and pepper
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Instructions:
Making a tuna filling with Greek yoghurt is very simple. All you have to do is place the Greek Yoghurt in a bowl along with lemon juice, mustard, herbs (dill or parsley) and salt and pepper.
Mix the ingredients together until well combined then open up your cans of tuna. Drain the tuna and then chop up the celery and red onions.
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Add the tuna, celery, and red onions to the bowl, then stir everything together once more.
Your delicious tuna filling, free of mayonnaise, will then be ready to enjoy for lunch or take on a picnic.
Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container and consume them within three to four days.