Classic Tuna Sub

Elevate your lunchtime game with this Classic Tuna Sub—a quick and satisfying sandwich that’s brimming with fresh flavor and hearty ingredients. Featuring creamy tuna salad made with flaky canned tuna, zesty mayonnaise, a touch of lemon juice, and the crunch of finely chopped celery and red onion, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of textures and tastes. Nestled in toasted sub rolls and layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and tangy pickles, every bite is a delightful medley of savory goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes and made with pantry staples, this no-cook meal is an easy, crowd-pleasing option for busy days. Perfect for a light lunch or casual dinner, these tuna subs pair wonderfully with chips, a crisp green salad, or a refreshing glass of iced tea.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces sub rolls
• 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 stalk celery
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pieces lettuce leaves
• 1 medium tomato
• 2 slices pickles

Directions

Step 1

Open the can of tuna and drain the liquid completely.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Finely chop the celery stalk and the quarter of a red onion. Add them to the tuna mixture.

Step 4

Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

Step 5

Slice the tomato into thin rounds and set aside.

Step 6

Cut the sub rolls in half horizontally and slightly toast them if desired.

Step 7

Place a leaf of lettuce on each bottom half of the roll.

Step 8

Evenly divide the tuna mixture over the lettuce-covered sub roll halves.

Step 9

Top the tuna with tomato slices and pickle slices.

Step 10

Cover with the top halves of the rolls.

Step 11

Serve the tuna subs immediately as a delicious and flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(597.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1115.0

Total Fat 51.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 111.1mg	0%
Sodium 3272.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 45.1g	0%

Vitamin D 68.2IU	0%
Calcium 115.8mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 752.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 42.4%