I've been sending tuna pouches for over a year, but never really know what to put with them (other than crackers) to make them more tasty. I'm talking about the plain tuna in a pouch - not the tuna snack kits that include crackers in the pkg.

So do any of you have "recipes" for tuna packets? Like what combo of condiment packets, other than mayo and relish, mix well with the tuna? Or anything else to put with it for a more filling meal? I'm not a fan of tuna, so not enthused about taste testing unless I really, really, really have to.

Thx
 

My favorite tuna salad is made with onion, olives, celery, relish, mayo.  I have used onion powder when I didn't have fresh. 

Didn't Bud on Urban Cowboy eat his tuna with apples, walnuts or maybe raisins?
 
I recently bought a chicken meal (south beach I think) and it had chunk chicken, mayo, cranberries and walnuts (individually packaged and you mixed them together).  It looked pretty good (my hubby ate it, not me).  I just don't know how cranberries would go with tuna.  Maybe raisins instead.  I've also had chicken salad with pineapples and almonds and once with sliced grapes.  Surprisingly they were all tasty.  Too bad you didn't ask about chicken instead, hehehe.

I hope someone else is more help!  But all I've got is nuts, raisins, cranberries or onion powder.

Anna 

The lemon pepper tuna in a pouch is good. I have read that some like to mix their tuna with mac and cheese or those microwavable 90 second  instant rice packs that come in different flavors.  I like to send the Bumble Bee tuna kits that come with a cookie and peaches.

Thanks for your replies. After re-reading my post, I realize I wasn't specific enough.

I'm sending plain tuna packets to soldiers who are living out of their ruck-sacks for long periods of time. I get condiment pkts donated from fast food restaurants (by the bag full) and tape the mayo and relish to the tuna pouches. I'm hoping there's something other than just the mayo and relish. I keep thinking there must be other options but I can't think of any that are portable. Has anyone tried some sort of hot sauce with tuna? Or cheese filled crackers with tuna on top? Sounds disgusting to me, but I'm not a tuna person, either.

Unfortunately, any suggestions need to be individually sized, or something that will not go bad if repackaged into individual sizes and stored in a box for up to two months. Some guys are out for weeks and mail delivery is infrequent, so if timing is off pkgs take a while to get into their hands.

I don't buy the pre-seasoned tuna packets because they are sooo much more expensive and I mail a LOT of boxes.

Sorry I was clear initially 

Ahh.  Tuna "Helper" - Any kind of hot sauce goes well with tuna but I prefer Tabasco.  In lieu of actual hot sauce, the Border taco sauce in the packets works in an emergency - the hotter the better (but I weed out the "will you marry me" packets, it just felt wrong to send those).  The free pizza condiments I get in packets, and also work well with tuna, are crushed red pepper, parmesan cheese and "special seasoning". Soy sauce works with tuna but not the mustard or duck sauce (those are nasty).

If I get the feeling from a contact's updates that it's something they can work with, I'll send narrow, cylindrical containers (we have some here that fit perfectly between cans of soup) of basic spices including, but not necessarily limited to, lemon-pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and possibly a small bottle of Tabasco (wrapped very well).

Of course, all of the above also work for adding to various MREs.

Additional notes:  The official recipe tester in my family will not eat the tuna and taco sauce combination but is quite fond of tuna with parmesan, special seasoning and a little mayo.  

When I send more than a few packs of condiments I try to put them in a small box or plastic container to protect them in shipping.  I sometimes have to kneel on my boxes to seal them shut and I'm afraid the packets will rupture or get punctured in packing and shipping.

Got an Arby's nearby? Horsey sauce or Arby sauce may be different idea. I send some of those spice grinders with mine. Lemon pepper, cajun spice, all sorts of things in the spice isle, I look for the deals...

Thanks, Mom

Wasabi in a tube, other kinds of flavored horseradish, chipotle mustard, honey mustard (all kinds of mustards), Mrs. Dash, Raisens (in the little boxes), dried mango got good press; as have those plastic containers that look like the fruit (both lemons and limes).  I often pack the plain 3oz tuna-in-foil in a plastic sandwich bag so I can put a plastic spoon with each one, and condiment if I found them in individual packettes.  Otherwise, send the small size of the condiment and hear back that they put it on much more than just the tuna, often remarking that any condiment sent is appreciated, shared, and gone fast. If I haven't had condiments, I've sent the tuna plain.  Sometimes they are not eating for entertainment - you know, the joy of savoring something familiar from home - but for stamina and quickly just out of pocket without much down time.  What I have heard back, time and time again has been,  (yes) thanks for the treat - often about the dried fruit or condiment, or for explaining what wasabi was (Japanese horseradish), but more often its about the portable protein being helpful: (we) were hungry, and (from you) we were fed.    

Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone. I think I'm going to do a little tuna tasting party once I gather samples of all the possibilities.

I hadn't thought of putting a spoon or fork with each pouch. I assumed everyone is issued a spork or something similar in their equipment. Is that not the case? I have sent plastic utensils in the past but wasn't sure if they were really needed.