# Healthy alternatives to mayonnaise for chicken salad? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 21, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919 "2013-12-21T20:47:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![67java89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/aeb1de/32.png) [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/1 "2013-12-21T20:47:55Z")
I’m supposed to be watching my fat intake (says my doctor). Does anyone have any recipes for chicken salad that don’t include mayonnaise? Even the low fat mayos contain polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, and the fat free ones are loaded with sugars. I’m not picky about foods, and I’m willing to try new ideas. Basically, just looking for something healthier. ---
**Author:** ![DonLogan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@DonLogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DonLogan)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/2 "2013-12-21T21:02:40Z")
How much mayonnaise do you think is in a serving of chicken salad? There’s one gram of saturated fat in 28 grams (1 ounce) of mayonnaise. There’s 13 grams of fat in 1/2 a boneless chicken breast. Get a chicken sal sand, on wheat toast, hold the chicken. ---
**Author:** ![Applecrisp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ce73a5/32.png) [@Applecrisp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Applecrisp)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/3 "2013-12-21T21:34:39Z")
At a small cafe at our library they use pesto sauce. I do not have the recipe. But will ask next time I go there. Also try Allrecipes .com. JS ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Gnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miss_gnomer/32/3466_2.png) [@Miss\_Gnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Gnomer)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/4 "2013-12-21T22:04:24Z")
Greek no-fat yoghurt is a good mayonnaise alternative. You can add in some extra flavourings if it is not tangy enough (lemon, herbs). It’s not going to be the same … you could also add a tiny bit of mayonnaise to the yoghurt to get closer to the texture/flavour you’re used to. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/5 "2013-12-21T22:11:44Z")
How about making your own mayo? It’s dead simple, and you can use proper healthy olive oil. ---
**Author:** ![JKilez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e5b9ba/32.png) [@JKilez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKilez)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/6 "2013-12-21T22:26:50Z")
> [@Miss\_Gnomer](#): > > Greek no-fat yoghurt is a good mayonnaise alternative. You can add in some extra flavourings if it is not tangy enough (lemon, herbs). It’s not going to be the same … you could also add a tiny bit of mayonnaise to the yoghurt to get closer to the texture/flavour you’re used to. I do not have any recipes, but I would also recommend yogurt. Do not expect to taste like a mayo-based salad, but it has its own tangy, creamy flavor that works well. Garlic and/or onions are always good additions to a yogurt base. ---
**Author:** ![Tante\_Dillie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Tante\_Dillie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tante_Dillie)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/7 "2013-12-21T22:38:32Z")
I make chicken salad using low-fat raspberry vinaigrette. I garnish it with grapes and walnuts and my guests like it and usually ask for seconds. I usually buy the dressing at the supermarket in the salad dressing section but there are recipes online - just google low-fat raspberry vinaigrette ---
**Author:** ![delphica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9a140/32.png) [@delphica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/delphica)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/8 "2013-12-21T22:55:10Z")
Avocado. They have fat, but the good kind of fat. Add a little lime juice for tang. IMHO, the color isn’t that appetizing, but it tastes great. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-alternatives-to-mayonnaise-for-chicken-salad/676919/9 "2013-12-22T00:20:56Z")
Salsa. Many varieties to choose from, i like spicy corn and bean myself (Newman’s Own makes a good one in that flavor). Also you can use hummus; it too has fat but less than mayo and the healthier kinds as well. I mix honey roasted soynuts into my salsa to up the protein and add flavor.