Tuna salad sandwiches are a favorite at our house- kids love it, it is a great source of protein, delicious, and easy to prepare! I have found though, that not all tuna salad is made equal (have you ever looked at the mayo you might be using?). Have you ever thought of subbing the mayo out??
Check out the comparison of the cottage cheese (1/2 cup = 90 calories, 2.5g fat, 13g protein) I use to make my tuna salad vs Olive Oil Mayo (1 Tbsp = 60 calories, 6g fat, 0g protein).
This is where my healthier, lighter, more protein (without the extra fat) and vegetable packed version comes in- and no, the kids can’t tell the difference or seem to mind that I’m sneaking veggies in (major win!).
Recipe:
- 1 can solid white albacore in water
- 1/2 cup low fat (2% milk fat) cottage cheese
- 3-4 mini carrots (shredded- I use a mini grater)
- 1-2 mini kosher dill pickles (shredded- again, the mini grater)
- 4 white corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt & Pepper to taste
This particular recipe is with corn tortillas, rather than bread. I brown the tortillas on the stovetop, add tuna mixture and 1/8 cup mozzarella, and fold like a quesadilla. Easy to eat- and delish!!
Tuna Salad Done Healthy: Serves 2- 254 calories, 8.6g fat, 14.7g carbs, 30.1g protein
Compared to Old Fashioned Tuna Salad (with whole wheat bread, swiss cheese, and mayo): Serves 2- 389 calories, 16.9g fat, 27.4g carbs, 35.5g protein
Winner: Tuna Salad Done Healthy!!
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