does anyone know how to make tuna or potato salad without mayo?

Answer 1

I know if sounds weird, but you can make tuna salad with low fat ranch dressing instead of mayo, it's actually pretty good.

Answer 2

German potato salad uses vinegar and bacon drippings with potatoes and chopped onions. That is as unhealthy as mayo but it is not mayo officially since it has no eggs in it.

If you are just trying to minimize the fattening aspects of mayo you could try just adding a speck of it (and added vinegar) or else use some of the greasy water that is in the tuna can. That will make it moister but not add the egg and the tons of calories.

Answer 3

German potato salad

* 4 cups cubed peeled potato
* 4 slices bacon, diced
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup vinegar
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 2 hard-cooked egg, sliced

PREPARATION:
Cook potatoes in a covered saucepan in an inch of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. In a large skillet, sauté bacon until almost crisp. Add onion and green pepper; cook 3 minutes longer. Combine beaten eggs with vinegar, sugar, and pepper; mix to blend well.
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Gradually add egg mixture to the bacon mixture, stirring and cooking until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and toss gently with potatoes. Spoon salad into a serving dish and garnish with sliced eggs.
Serves 6 to 8.

Answer 4

Sometimes I leave out the mayo for tuna. You could add a little oil & vinegar or sun dried tomatoes. For the potato salad, you could add pesto and/or sun-dried tomatoes. Maybe you might like one of these potato salad recipes.

New Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Dressing
Serving Size : 12

4 pounds new red-skinned potatoes
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
3/4 cup boiling water
1/3 cup White Wine Vinegar
3 peeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon each salt and fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups red grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cups yellow pear tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped red onion

Place potatoes in large saucepan. Add just enough water to cover and season with salt. Cook potatoes in boiling water for 25-30 minutes or until just tender when lightly pierced with the tip of a knife; drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half and set aside.

Meanwhile, in bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain tomatoes and chop. In blender or food processor, place hydrated tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, pine nuts, sugar, salt and pepper. Blend or process until mixture is smooth. Gradually add the olive oil in a steady stream until well blended. Stir in basil.

Place cooled potatoes, tomatoes and onion in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with pesto dressing and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill salad for 8 hours.
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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

2 quarts
Kenny Bowers, Executive Chef Rockfish Seafood Grill Dallas

“This salad involves everything you would put on a loaded baked potato–sour cream, bacon, cheddar, chives, onion, butter–in a refreshing presentation."

4 pounds potatoes, peeled
1 pound bacon, crisply cooked, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (fat reserved, if desired)
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 cups grated or shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
salt, to taste

Cook whole potatoes in boiling, unsalted water until tender. Refrigerate until chilled, then chop into one-inch pieces.

Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl along with the remaining ingredients and thoroughly combine. Add some of the reserved bacon fat if desired.

Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Adjust the seasoning prior to serving.

NOTES : Note: Any condiments or toppings typically added to a loaded baked potato may be used for this recipe.
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Answer 5

I like to use Creamy Italian salad dressing for potato salad instead of mayo

Answer 6

tuna - use lemon juice or salad dressing instead of mayo

Answer 7

Try a mix of yoghurt and oil (preferably olive oil) and you will end up with a great replacement imo. 90-10 or 80-20 will do fine, add a little salt, spices and herbs and bon appetit!

Answer 8

i don't eat mayo but if you mix tuna with italian dressing and then celery..onions..whatever else you like its really good..add a little bit of thai sweet chile sauce for some extra kick...if you want it to have that creamy texture try creamy italian...

Answer 9

I have used the rach dressing before it is good. And umm that german potatoe salad sounds great! I am going to make that!

Answer 10

I'd use yogurt with some spices of your tastte, though if you put finely chopped celery in either i think it goes well with the yogurt without needing any extras.