Classic Tuna Sub
Get ready to savor the irresistible flavors of our Classic Tuna Sub, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender canned tuna with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, and a crunch of finely chopped celery and red onion for a refreshing twist. Nestled in toasted sub rolls and layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and tangy pickles, every bite bursts with flavor and texture. Ready in just 15 minutes and made with simple pantry staples, this tuna sub is an ideal choice for seafood lovers looking for a delicious, customizable sandwich. Perfect for busy days, this recipe delivers a nutritious yet indulgent meal that hits the spot every time!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Open the can of tuna and drain the liquid completely.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Finely chop the celery stalk and the quarter of a red onion. Add them to the tuna mixture.
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Slice the tomato into thin rounds and set aside.
Cut the sub rolls in half horizontally and slightly toast them if desired.
Place a leaf of lettuce on each bottom half of the roll.
Evenly divide the tuna mixture over the lettuce-covered sub roll halves.
Top the tuna with tomato slices and pickle slices.
Cover with the top halves of the rolls.
Serve the tuna subs immediately as a delicious and flavorful meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.8 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 3272 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 752 mg | 16% | |
*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.
