Sub In A Tub (Jersey Mike’s Copycat Recipe)
This Sub in a Tub is a quick high-protein lunch made with deli meats, cheese, fresh veggies, and your favorite sandwich toppings. It’s basically a loaded sub sandwich served in a bowl instead of bread. Perfect for an easy, low-carb meal in minutes.
If you love a loaded deli sub but don’t necessarily need the giant bread situation that comes with it, let me introduce you to Sub in a Tub. It’s basically your favorite sandwich… just dumped into a bowl instead of stuffed into a bun.
You still get all the good stuff — deli meats, cheese, crunchy lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and a drizzle of dressing — but it’s lighter, super customizable, and honestly way easier to throw together. No bread slicing, no sandwich engineering, just layer everything in a bowl and dig in.
This is one of my go-to lunches when I want something high protein, quick, and actually satisfying. It takes about five minutes, you can switch up the meats and toppings depending on what you have in the fridge, and it hits that sandwich craving every single time.
If you love easy dinner ideas you may also enjoy my Street Corn Sweet Potato Beef Bowl or my Crispy Ground Beef Tacos.
Simple Ingredients You Need For The Sub In A Tub Recipe
You will need the following ingredients listed below to make the jersey mike’s subs in a tub (the exact measurements and detailed instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post):
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce – The crunchy base of the bowl that replaces the bread. Can use pre-shredded iceberg lettuce or cut it yourseld.
- Deli meats – Deli turkey, ham, salami, roast beef, or any combo you like.
- Cheese slices or shredded cheese – Provolone, cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss work great.
- Grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes – Add freshness and juiciness.
- Red onion – Gives a little bite and classic sandwich flavor.
- Pickles, pepperoncini, banana peppers or jalapeños – Adds tang and crunch.
- Olives (optional) – Great for an Italian-style version.
- Dressing ingredients – extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, & black pepper.
- Optional – cucumbers, pepperoni, croutons, etc.
How To Make
- Prepare the Base – Add chopped lettuce to a large bowl or meal prep container.
- Add the Protein – Layer your deli meats over the lettuce. You can chop them or leave them whole depending on preference.
- Add Cheese and Veggies – Top with sliced cheese, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and any other toppings you like.
- Add Dressing – Drizzle with your favorite dressing or sandwich sauce.
- Toss or Serve as Is – You can toss everything together like a salad or keep it layered and eat it like a deconstructed sub.
Tips And Tricks For Best Results
- Chop the deli meat into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
- Try an Italian combo with salami, ham, provolone, olives, and Italian dressing.
- If meal prepping, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.
Storing Leftovers
Store prepared ingredients in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Add dressing right before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
Faqs
What meats work best for a sub in a tub?
Turkey, ham, salami, roast beef, or any deli meat combination works well.
Is sub in a tub low carb?
Yes, since it replaces bread with lettuce.
Can I meal prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Just keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.
Sub In A Tub (Jersey Mike’s Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
Sub In A Tub
- 1 small head iceburg lettuce
- 8 slices deli turkey chopped
- 8 slices deli spicy salami chopped
- 8 slices deli peppered salami chopped
- 8 slices provolone cheese chopped
- 1 small tomato chopped
- ½ red onion finely diced
- ½ cup pickles chopped
- ½ cup banana peppers chopped
Dressing
- ⅔ cup light mayonnaise
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base – Add chopped lettuce to a large bowl or meal prep container.
- Add the Protein – Layer your deli meats over the lettuce. You can chop them or leave them whole depending on preference.
- Add Cheese and Veggies – Top with sliced cheese, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and banana peppers.
- Add Dressing – In a small bowl combine the mayo, red wine vinegar, italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Drizzle all over.
- Toss or Serve as Is – You can toss everything together like a salad or keep it layered and eat it like a deconstructed sub.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.
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