This viral Jersey Mike’s sub in a tub is packed with all the right flavors! Shredded lettuce, deli meats, cheese and all the classic Italian sub toppings in a salad form.
Make a hearty Jersey Mike’s Italian sub instead for a hearty meal!
SUB IN A TUB
If you love a hearty loaded Italian sandwich, then you need to try this low-carb sub in a tub recipe! Everything you love about an Italian sub minus the bread. Shredded lettuce loaded with deli meats, cheese and fresh veggies all tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing. Serve this sub in a tub with chips for the perfect lunch, meal prep or for a quick dinner!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Lettuce– You can use either shredded lettuce or romaine for this recipe. I love using pre-shredded lettuce for easier prep.
- Deli Meats– Use your favorite deli meat for this recipe! I love using deli ham, turkey, salami, and pepperoni in this sub in a tub. You can totally swap for your favorite deli meats.
- Cheese– I love using provolone cheese, but you can use different types of sliced cheese! Cheese like provolone, Colby jack, Swiss, or even pepper jack cheese will work.
- Tomatoes– Either cherry tomatoes or diced regular tomatoes will work! Roma tomatoes, Campari tomatoes, or heirloom tomatoes work great.
- Onion– For the best results, I recommend using thinly sliced red onions or sweet onions. You can skip the onions if you prefer.
- Pepperoncini– Banana peppers or peperoncinis can be used for this sub in a tub recipe!
- Hot Pepper Relish– For added flavors, I highly recommend using hot pepper relish.
- Dressing– This sub in a tub comes together with this tangy dressing! The dressing is a combination of olive oil, red wine vinegar, mayo, and Italian seasoning.
HOW TO MAKE A SUB IN A TUB
Have this simple sub salad ready in under 10 minutes, so easy and low carb!
- Combine all the salad dressing ingredients until creamy and well combined.
- Layer the ingredients in a serving bowl or containers; add shredded lettuce, deli meat, cheese and then toppings.
- Drizzle the hot pepper relish and salad dressing over the top. Toss until everything is evenly coated and combined.
- Serve immediately as is, or pair with your favorite chips for extra crunch.
SERVING IDEAS-
You can keep this recipe light and serve it salad style or use your favorite chips to dip into!
- Jalapeno Chip
- Salt & Vinegar Chips
- Barbecue Chips
- Classic Waves Chips
SALAD INGREDIENT IDEAS
You don’t have to limit your sandwich salad to the ingredients in this recipe. You can totally have fun with what you add to your sub in a tub! Here are some other ingredients you can add:
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Pickles
- Olives
- Bell Peppers
- Jalapenos
- Cucumbers
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
A sub in a tub is a viral way of ordering a sandwich without the bread for a lighter, healthier meal.
This is a great make ahead meal prep recipe! Just layer all the ingredients in containers without the dressing, you want to add the dressing in a separate container. Store in the fridge and when ready to enjoy, drizzle in the dressing, toss and enjoy.
No! I love adding mayo to balance out the tang from the red wine vinegar, but you can totally leave it out.
Once this sub salad is tossed in the dressing its best when eaten immediately to avoid soggy leftovers, I do not recommend storing leftovers.
OTHER COPYCAT RECIPES-
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Jersey Mike’s Sub in a Tub
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 oz provolone cheese cubed
- 1 oz deli ham chopped
- 1 oz deli turkey chopped
- 1 oz deli salami chopped
- 1 oz deli pepperoni chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini or banana peppers
- 3 Tbsp hot pepper relish optional
Dressing-
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add all the dressing ingredients and whisk together until creamy and well combined.1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 ½ Tbsp red wine vinegar, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- In a large serving bowl or meal prep containers, add the shredded lettuce. Top with the chopped deli meats, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and peperoncino’s.3 cups shredded lettuce, 1 oz provolone cheese, cubed, 1 oz deli ham, chopped, 1 oz deli turkey, chopped, 1 oz deli salami, chopped, 1 oz deli pepperoni, chopped, ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1/3 cup red onion, sliced, 1/4 cup pepperoncini or banana peppers
- Drizzle the hot pepper relish and prepared dressing over the top, then toss until everything is evenly coated and combined.3 Tbsp hot pepper relish, optional
- Serve immediately as is, or pair with chips or crackers for extra crunch.
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