doctoring up tuna to taste fantastic

Jammer · 02-22-2007, 01:50 PM

I don't want to add a lot of mayo, I try to avoid too much saturated fats. . so what else can I add to it to help it taste good?

Relish
Salsa
salt 'n pepa
Mustard?

??

Stellar · 02-22-2007, 01:53 PM

Chopped egg
Capers
Celery
Onion
Jicama
Apple

MichelleM · 02-22-2007, 02:06 PM

I always add a bit of onion and pickle and a dash of sweetner. celery or jicama are great too to make it CRUNCHY!

Orphalie · 02-22-2007, 02:13 PM

I chop up onion, celery, put in garlic and some mustard. Raw eggs and then I grill em up as patties!!!!

I have this once a week cause its cheap, easy and ooohhhh so good!

MichelleM · 02-22-2007, 02:16 PM

OOO Orphalie!! That sounds yummy!! How many eggs per tuna can??

Orphalie · 02-22-2007, 02:20 PM

I use 2 normaly. But sometimes it needs more to stick. That matbe because of humidity or something, who knows.

MichelleM · 02-22-2007, 02:21 PM

Do you cook them like salmon patties?? Leave them on one side for quite awhile before turning them over?

Sorry to be such a pest.

Orphalie · 02-22-2007, 02:26 PM

I mold them into patties like hamburger. I cook em like hamburgers. I leave them on one side till theyre brown and look done half way through. Then flip em.

LindaCat · 02-22-2007, 02:29 PM

chopped hot cherry peppers.....yum!

JoSkids · 02-22-2007, 03:16 PM

I add a little coleslaw mix (no mayo added just the cabbage from a bag) I'm too lazy to chop up other crunchies. Mayo & a little mustard. I love wasabi so my next tuna adventure will be mayo & wasabi

toogood · 02-22-2007, 03:19 PM

Curry powder! Cucumber, green onions with tuna and mayo an dsour cream!

Jeska · 02-22-2007, 03:40 PM

There's this stuff called salad supreme... it is so good on tuna salad and adds a lot of flavor.

pudgy7 · 02-22-2007, 04:19 PM

This might sound gross to some people but I add peaches and /or pineapple in small amounts but it is so yummy. Depends on if you're on induction or not. Roasted red peppers are good too. God bless.

KristenT · 02-22-2007, 04:40 PM

pesto

Stellar · 02-22-2007, 05:09 PM

I forgot: bacon bits. Real ones.

glamazon · 02-22-2007, 05:15 PM

Fresh squeezed lemon juice and cracked pepper.

LovesDivine · 02-22-2007, 05:33 PM

Linda - OMG your avatar is just precious! What sweet little babies!

Sorry to thread jack...

janamonkey · 02-22-2007, 06:26 PM

dill pickle or relish
celery
mustard
avocado

Edwards20 · 02-22-2007, 06:34 PM

What is jicama ?

I use Mt. Olive Pickle Relish w/Splenda, mayo & mustard.

fawn · 02-22-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoSkids

I add a little coleslaw mix (no mayo added just the cabbage from a bag) I'm too lazy to chop up other crunchies. Mayo & a little mustard. I love wasabi so my next tuna adventure will be mayo & wasabi

I too love to add tuna to my coleslaw!
heavy garlic
horse radish
bleu cheese crumbles
walnuts

emel · 02-22-2007, 07:24 PM

Ok, this is weird but good:
2 parts tuna (or cooked chicken or turkey will work, too)
1 part firm tofu.
salt, peper, cayenne powder, mustard either dry or prepared.
Whirl whirl whirl in food processor.
Add diced celery, green peppers, and a bit of onion.

It's good. And I hate tofu.

emily1965 · 02-22-2007, 08:44 PM

Saturated fats are good for you.

HappierMe · 02-23-2007, 02:59 AM

Starkist has new flavorings in tuna now! They are great! I believe Whitelighter on here mentioned them on another post so I looked for them in the store after that and they come in those new pouches that Starkist has. Our local Walmart has 3 flavors of the new tuna's.
Hickory Smoked
Lemon and Pepper
Herb and Garlic
I havent tried the Hickory smoked one yet just bought it last night but the other ones are GOOD!
I add just a bit of Hellman's Mayo, Some dill pickle sliced up in it, 1 Egg, a bit of paprika, Pepper, chopped onion scallions and a capful of lemon juice to my tuna salad. Let it set in fridge overnight for the flavors to mingle together. I eat tuna on a lettuce leaf wrap its sooooooooo good!

Your Ad Here · 02-24-2007, 05:47 PM

pimentos
green olives
Old Bay seasoning

whitelighter1968 · 02-26-2007, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappierMe

Starkist has new flavorings in tuna now! They are great! I believe Whitelighter on here mentioned them on another post

not me.. I hate tuna... Gross!!

Timothy

Crink · 02-26-2007, 04:54 PM

I put the mayo on shredded lettuce and don't put ANYTHING on the tuna. Just make a salad the way I like it and put tuna on top then...........

Take a slice of good cheddar and set it in a non-stick pan sprayed with Pam. Let it heat just until it is beginning to melt and put it over the top. It is really good. Enjoy!

No bread....very few carbs....great taste!!!!

msdee54 · 03-05-2007, 03:58 PM

Friends of mine use EVOO instead of Mayo to make chicken & tuna salad..very good!!

NotoSugar · 03-05-2007, 04:12 PM

I sometimes drizzle EVOO over chunks of tuna, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pepper flakes. Sometimes I sprinkle with lemon pepper as well.

Meli-Mel · 03-05-2007, 04:47 PM

I haven't tried it yet, but I've heard that Old Bay seasoning added to tuna salad is really good!

I also like to add onion powder, diced celery and HB eggs to mine.

msdee54 · 03-05-2007, 05:44 PM

I just did that today Bumble Bee Solid white Albacore with just plain mayo and Old bay seasoninng. I got that idea from Allie in her Subway tuna salad thread .

I'm a person that used to make tuna w/everything mayo,relish,onions,mustard
sometimes tartar sauce all that stuff sometimes it was good a lot of times not. Today when I made it with just the Old Bay and the mayo it tasted really good, very clean and fresh. Try it!!

02-22-2007, 01:50 PM	#1
Jammer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,897 Gallery: Jammer Stats: 203/140/139, sz 14/6/6 WOE: BFFM - Gluten Free Start Date: (w/Atkins) 2/18/2001	doctoring up tuna to taste fantastic I don't want to add a lot of mayo, I try to avoid too much saturated fats. . so what else can I add to it to help it taste good? Relish Salsa salt 'n pepa Mustard? ??

02-23-2007, 02:59 AM	#23
HappierMe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 452 Gallery: HappierMe Stats: 240/198!!/150 = 42pds! 40! inches gone! WOE: Low Carbs Start Date: January 16th,2007 recommitment	Starkist has new flavorings in tuna now! They are great! I believe Whitelighter on here mentioned them on another post so I looked for them in the store after that and they come in those new pouches that Starkist has. Our local Walmart has 3 flavors of the new tuna's. Hickory Smoked Lemon and Pepper Herb and Garlic I havent tried the Hickory smoked one yet just bought it last night but the other ones are GOOD! I add just a bit of Hellman's Mayo, Some dill pickle sliced up in it, 1 Egg, a bit of paprika, Pepper, chopped onion scallions and a capful of lemon juice to my tuna salad. Let it set in fridge overnight for the flavors to mingle together. I eat tuna on a lettuce leaf wrap its sooooooooo good! __________________ 240 235 230 225 220 215 210 205 200 199,198 IM OFFICIALLY OUT OF THE 200's!!!..... 100's HERE I COME! 198 THIS MORNING!!! Mini Goal for this month is to get out of the 200's! (THAT MINI GOAL REACHED AND MONTH ISNT OVER WITH!) and possibly get to 195 by the end of February! 3 more pds to go to get to 2nd Mini goal!

02-26-2007, 04:54 PM	#26
Crink Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern CA Posts: 597 Gallery: Crink	I put the mayo on shredded lettuce and don't put ANYTHING on the tuna. Just make a salad the way I like it and put tuna on top then........... Take a slice of good cheddar and set it in a non-stick pan sprayed with Pam. Let it heat just until it is beginning to melt and put it over the top. It is really good. Enjoy! No bread....very few carbs....great taste!!!! Last edited by Crink; 02-26-2007 at 04:56 PM.. Reason: hit post button by accident

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02-22-2007, 01:53 PM	#2
Stellar Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gilbert,AZ USA Posts: 1,674 Gallery: Stellar Stats: 310/290/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2005	Chopped egg Capers Celery Onion Jicama Apple

02-22-2007, 02:06 PM	#3
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02-22-2007, 02:13 PM	#4
Orphalie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Texan misplaced to Mountain Home ID Posts: 1,104 Gallery: Orphalie Stats: 260/245/140 WOE: atkins Start Date: march 10th 2012	I chop up onion, celery, put in garlic and some mustard. Raw eggs and then I grill em up as patties!!!! I have this once a week cause its cheap, easy and ooohhhh so good!

02-22-2007, 02:16 PM	#5
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	OOO Orphalie!! That sounds yummy!! How many eggs per tuna can??

02-22-2007, 02:20 PM	#6
Orphalie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Texan misplaced to Mountain Home ID Posts: 1,104 Gallery: Orphalie Stats: 260/245/140 WOE: atkins Start Date: march 10th 2012	I use 2 normaly. But sometimes it needs more to stick. That matbe because of humidity or something, who knows.

02-22-2007, 02:21 PM	#7
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	Do you cook them like salmon patties?? Leave them on one side for quite awhile before turning them over? Sorry to be such a pest.

02-22-2007, 02:26 PM	#8
Orphalie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Texan misplaced to Mountain Home ID Posts: 1,104 Gallery: Orphalie Stats: 260/245/140 WOE: atkins Start Date: march 10th 2012	I mold them into patties like hamburger. I cook em like hamburgers. I leave them on one side till theyre brown and look done half way through. Then flip em.

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JoSkids Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 4,978 Gallery: JoSkids	I add a little coleslaw mix (no mayo added just the cabbage from a bag) I'm too lazy to chop up other crunchies. Mayo & a little mustard. I love wasabi so my next tuna adventure will be mayo & wasabi

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toogood Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 887 Gallery: toogood	Curry powder! Cucumber, green onions with tuna and mayo an dsour cream!

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Jeska MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 1,471 Gallery: Jeska Stats: 246/212.5/180 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: January 8, 2007	There's this stuff called salad supreme... it is so good on tuna salad and adds a lot of flavor.

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pudgy7 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CT Posts: 165 Gallery: pudgy7 Stats: 200/197/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarted 11-18-2011	This might sound gross to some people but I add peaches and /or pineapple in small amounts but it is so yummy. Depends on if you're on induction or not. Roasted red peppers are good too. God bless.

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Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 7,323 Gallery: Edwards20 WOE: LC	What is jicama ? I use Mt. Olive Pickle Relish w/Splenda, mayo & mustard.

02-22-2007, 07:24 PM	#21
emel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: VA Posts: 16,357 Gallery: emel	Ok, this is weird but good: 2 parts tuna (or cooked chicken or turkey will work, too) 1 part firm tofu. salt, peper, cayenne powder, mustard either dry or prepared. Whirl whirl whirl in food processor. Add diced celery, green peppers, and a bit of onion. It's good. And I hate tofu.

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emily1965 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland Posts: 17,850 Gallery: emily1965 Stats: 320/179 WOE: VSG 5/10/11 plus healthy choices	Saturated fats are good for you.

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msdee54 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York Posts: 285 Gallery: msdee54 Stats: 264/215/160 WOE: Atkins/HHCG Start Date: July 7, 2009	Friends of mine use EVOO instead of Mayo to make chicken & tuna salad..very good!!

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NotoSugar Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 633 Gallery: NotoSugar	I sometimes drizzle EVOO over chunks of tuna, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pepper flakes. Sometimes I sprinkle with lemon pepper as well.

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Meli-Mel Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,004 Gallery: Meli-Mel Stats: 190/165.8/150 Start Date: September 24, 2012	I haven't tried it yet, but I've heard that Old Bay seasoning added to tuna salad is really good! I also like to add onion powder, diced celery and HB eggs to mine.

03-05-2007, 05:44 PM	#30
msdee54 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York Posts: 285 Gallery: msdee54 Stats: 264/215/160 WOE: Atkins/HHCG Start Date: July 7, 2009	I just did that today Bumble Bee Solid white Albacore with just plain mayo and Old bay seasoninng. I got that idea from Allie in her Subway tuna salad thread . I'm a person that used to make tuna w/everything mayo,relish,onions,mustard sometimes tartar sauce all that stuff sometimes it was good a lot of times not. Today when I made it with just the Old Bay and the mayo it tasted really good, very clean and fresh. Try it!!