Tuna sandwiches will be much tastier if you add one simple ingredient to the mix
Tuna and mayonnaise is a classic sandwich filling, but there is a much tastier and healthier alternative to mayo that you can use to make your lunchtime snack even more delicious
Tuna makes for a brilliant and budget-friendly sandwich filler that's both delicious and nutritious, creating the perfect midday meal.
However, tuna on its own can be rather parched, which is why it's usually combined with mayonnaise to add essential moisture and a creamy flavour whilst these two components create a fantastic pairing, there's an alternative to mayo that's far more flavoursome and contains fewer calories.
Food specialists suggest swapping mayonnaise for Greek yoghurt, which not only boasts fewer calories and less fat, but also packs more protein and delivers a wonderfully creamy yet zesty texture that pairs brilliantly with tuna.
Since Greek yoghurt has a lovely thick consistency, you'll still achieve that gorgeously rich, velvety and creamy feel that mayonnaise provides, but with a hint of tartness that enhances the entire dish, reports the Express.
READ MORE: Love Island's Cach Mercer: 'I want to show young men that it's okay to be vulnerable'READ MORE: 'My daughter inspired my baby skincare brand - now it's an international success'Specialists at Tasting Table reveal: "Greek yogurt works well in tuna salad because it's as creamy as mayonnaise and also has a slightly tangy flavour profile.
"As an added bonus, it's full of probiotics, so it's a nutritious option, and if you're counting calories, it's a lighter alternative to mayonnaise that tastes just as good," the experts explain.
Creating a luscious tuna salad sarnie requires nothing more than a tin of tuna and roughly two tablespoons of Greek yoghurt.
Simply combine the components in a bowl and once mixed, slather it onto a slice of bread to construct your sandwich. For a richer and creamier taste, experts recommend using full fat yoghurt instead of a non-fat option, but it's a matter of preference.
And if you want to enhance the flavour further, you can experiment with adding in a few extra ingredients like salt and pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice, mustard or a dash of extra virgin olive oil to help retain the richness of mayonnaise.
Dietician and recipe creator Alex Aldeborgh, from Daisy Beet, said: "Traditional tuna salad is made with mayonnaise. As a Registered Dietitian, I make it more nutrient-dense by using protein-packed Greek yogurt instead, which has significantly less fat and calories than mayonnaise.
"Choose tuna packed in water for this recipe (instead of tuna packed in oil), since you'll be mixing it with other ingredients. I like to use white albacore tuna because it has a mild flavour and large pieces of fish."
"Use any fat content of yogurt you like, but my preference is 5% full fat or 2% reduced fat for this recipe. A bit of fat in the Greek yogurt makes it richer, creamier, and less tangy than non-fat," Alex says.