Firehouse Subs Italian Sub In A Tub

I’m gonna fess up. Just because I’m having a salad for my lunch doesn’t necessarily mean that I’ve taken a healthier route in my eating. I probably should. I do have a thing about sandwich meat on a salad that I can’t seem to control. So when I made this Firehouse Subs Italian sub in a tub I kinda went crazy with it. This is what happens when I make my lunch when I’m hungry instead of in the morning or the night before. That’s when I should make them. After dinner would be a better time for sure!

All my favorites are in this tub. Salami. Pepperoni. Ham. And of course, provolone cheese. The perfect combination. This is a great way to take an otherwise normal (kinda boring) salad to a better place. A tastier place.

Firehouse Subs Italian Sub In A Tub

It’s Easy. Super Easy.

Making a Firehouse Subs Italian sub in a tub is really easy. And I so love the end results. I use a combination of iceberg and green leaf lettuces. I chop them into bite-sized pieces but you could tear them instead. All that’s left to do is slice a few sandwich meats and some cheese. A little chopped tomato and onion and I’m ready to eat.

There’s not really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

The Finishing Touches

Oops! Not quite ready to eat yet! I always add a bit of salt and pepper. Well, I have an asterisk to that. If the sandwich meats I use are high in sodium, and they often are, I will skip the salt. But I never skip the pepper.

All I need is my favorite dressing and I’m good to go!

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Firehouse Subs Italian Sub In A Tub

Firehouse Subs Italian Sub In A Tub

Quick and easy yumminess.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups lettuce chopped. I use a mix of green leaf and iceberg
  • 1 slice ham sandwich meat
  • 1 slice salami sandwich meat
  • 1 slice sandwich pepperoni if using the smaller pizza-sized pepperoni, use 4 slices instead
  • 1 slice provolone cheese
  • ½ small tomato chopped
  • 1 tablespoon onion chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Your favorite salad dressing

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meats are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Cut or chop the pepperoni into bite-sized pieces. If using the smaller pizza-sized pepperoni just quarter the slices.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1269IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg
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Jimmy John’s Country Club Sub In A Tub

Sure, I coulda got a sub for lunch. But I wasn’t in the mood for all that bread. Plus I’m all about making my lunch at home. I work here. I’m not going out to grab a sandwich. So I made a Jimmy John’s Country Club sub in a tub instead! And boy was it a mighty delicious salad! Fresh ingredients, ready in no time. And heck, I even felt better after eating it!

Note: I am a lunchmeat fiend. I admit, I often can be accused of putting too much on my subs. And now I can be accused of doing it on my sub salads, too. You can feel free to adjust the amounts to make you happy!

Jimmy John’s Country Club Sub In A Tub

The No-Bread Zone

Everything is here on my Jimmy John’s Country Club sub in a tub that can be found on the store-made sandwich. I chop the lettuce and tomatoes the day before. On the day of lunch I just cut up some meat and cheese, add a little salt and pepper and I’m ready! Oh yeah! Dressing! For the dressing I just grab whatever suits my fancy! This isn’t complicated. Just a nice way to change up my regular salad rotation.

No Rules…

There’s not any really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

…Except

Ok, I kind of lied. I do have one rule. But it’s not just about this salad. It’s about all salads. And that is: Season it. Always add a little salt and pepper to your salad at the end. Greens need seasoning. Tomatoes need it too. And so do onions. You don’t have to go crazy with it, but add some.

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Also try a Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub in a tub!

Jimmy John’s Country Club Sub In A Tub

Jimmy John’s Country Club Sub In A Tub

Fresh and delicious!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meats are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the onion and tomato.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1089IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg
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Blimpie’s Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

I’ve been on a ‘sub in a tub’ journey lately. I just love the ease and flavor from a quick salad that mimics my favorite sandwiches. I can make them the night before in just minutes. They’re great at home, at the office, on a picnic… anywhere! Today I had a Blimpie’s roast beef and provolone sub in a tub. I use a mix of 50/50 iceberg and green leaf lettuce to start with. I add a little chopped onion and tomato. And then comes the sliced roast beef sandwich meat and provolone cheese. Topped with my favorite salad dressing, this is my kind of lunch!

Blimpie's Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Eating Out Of A Tub Is Fun

I don’t know why I love eating my Blimpie’s roast beef and provolone sub in a tub out of a tub so much. Heck, I was eating at home. I have salad bowls and plates. Too many of them in fact. But there’s something about eating out of a tub. One thing I’ve noticed is that the salad and dressing seem to mix better. Easier. Nothing is flying off my plate as I stir, getting that dressing on every salad ingredient.

Prep Ahead For Easy Salads

I spend a few minutes a few times a week preparing the ingredients I need for my subs in a tub. In one container I place a mix of lettuces, chopped to bite-sized pieces. In another, chopped Roma tomato. Why Roma? I’ve found them to be tastier and easier to chop. And cheaper. I just make sure that they are good and ripe. Last, I have a container for chopped onion. I cut the sandwich meat and cheese when I make the salads, though I could easily prepare them ahead of time too.

No Rules…

There’s not any really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

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Also try a delicious Subway rotisserie-style chicken sub in a tub.

Blimpie's Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Blimpie’s Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Eating out of a tub is fun!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1269IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 1mg
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Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub In A Tub

Used to be, ham and bologna were about the only sandwich meats I knew of. That was long ago. Now, rotisserie-style chicken is a favorite. Where was it when I was a kid? Then, it was sandwiches. Now, it’s more salads. Salads like this Subway rotisserie-style chicken sub in a tub. That great rotisserie chicken flavor on an easy-to-make salad. Only minutes spent preparing, for minutes of happiness!

Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub In A Tub

I Look Forward To Salad Week

I usually have what I call ‘salad week’ here. An entire week of salads for lunch or dinner. I go to the grocery store and I grab fresh ingredients, then prepare them all at once. Or most of them. The items that hold up well are prepared ahead of time. The rest I do the day-of. That way, I can make my Subway rotisserie-style chicken sub in a tub in no time at all the next day. I just grab my favorite dressing, and it’s time to eat.

No Rules…

There’s not any really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

…Except

Ok, I kind of lied. I do have one rule. But it’s not just about this salad. It’s about all salads. And that is: Season it. Always add a little salt and pepper to your salad at the end. Greens need seasoning. Tomatoes need it too. And so do onions. You don’t have to go crazy with it, but add some. A little salt and pepper make a huge taste difference to a salad. It makes a good salad great!

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Also try a Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club sub in a tub!

Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub In A Tub

Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub In A Tub

Eating out of a tub is fun!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 99 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1269IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 1mg
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Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub In A Tub

Sure, me and some co-workers coulda gone out for subs for lunch. But I wasn’t in the mood for all that bread. And I’m cheap. On top of that, I don’t have any co-workers. Well, I do but I work from home. I’m not going out to grab a sandwich. So I made a Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club sub in a tub instead! And boy was it a mighty delicious salad! I enjoyed the fresh ingredients. And I really enjoyed that it was ready in no time at all. I even felt better after eating it!

Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub In A Tub

The Almost No-Bread Zone

Everything is here on my Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club sub in a tub that can be found on the store-made sandwich. More or less. I chop the lettuce and tomatoes the day before. On the day I’m going to have this I just cut up some meat and cheese, add a little salt and pepper and I’m ready! Oh yeah and dressing! For the dressing I just grab whatever suits my fancy! This isn’t complicated or fancy. Just a nice way to change up my lunches with something fresh and satisfying.

No Rules…

There’s not any really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

…Except

Ok, I kind of lied. I do have one rule. But it’s not just about this salad. It’s about all salads. And that is: Season it. Always add a little salt and pepper to your salad at the end. Greens need seasoning. Tomatoes need it too. And so do onions. You don’t have to go crazy with it, but add some.

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Also try my house sub sandwich.

Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub In A Tub

Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub In A Tub

Eating out of a tub is fun!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1088IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 1mg
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