Take your lunch or dinner up a notch with this copycat Subway tuna recipe! It makes what I think is the best tuna sub sandwich ever. So there's no need to go to the popular sandwich chain when you can have a meal this good right at home!
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My Take On Subway's Tuna Salad Recipe
This is one of my all-time favorite sandwich recipes. It's really quick and easy to make, and I think it tastes even better than the sub you'd get from Subway!
Now, the best part of this homemade tuna salad is that it takes the classic tuna salad sandwich and enhances the flavor using pickles, onions, and garlic right in the salad. You'll find it's fantastic!
One of my favorite ways to serve this creamy tuna salad is on a thick baguette. It makes the sandwich hearty and filling, keeping me full for hours.
I make this for weekday lunches and quick dinners on nights that I have a full schedule since it comes together in minutes! It's just so convenient and delicious.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
It's so quick. This tuna salad takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish. It's faster to make than actually driving to Subway!
Perfect meal prep. You can prepare your tuna salad and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to assemble your sandwich. The flavors keep getting better and better!
Tastes better than Subway. I know I'm biased, but I really think this homemade version tastes way better than the one from the restaurant. Everyone I've made it for agrees!
Ingredients
You only need a couple of fresh ingredients to make this recipe, and you might have a couple in your fridge already.
Check out everything for the tuna:
- 2 cups tuna, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp. pickles, chopped
- ¼ cup celery, diced
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp. red bell pepper, diced
And to assemble the sandwiches:
- 1 baguette
- olives
- lettuce
- cucumber
- tomato slices
How To Make Subway Tuna Salad Sandwich
1. Prep work: Drain the canned tuna, mince the garlic, chop the pickles, and slice the celery, onion, and red bell pepper. Then take out the mayonaisse and a medium sized bowl.
2. Combine the ingredients: Add the tuna, mayo, garlic, pickles, celery, onion, and red bell pepper to the bowl. Mix everything together until it fully combines.
3. Assemble your sandwich: When all the ingredients are combined, assemble the tuna sandwiches however you want. I like to make a classic tuna salad sandwich by spreading the tuna on a baguette and topping it with olives, lettuce, cucumber, and tomato slices.
My Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- If it's possible, prep this tuna ahead of time to let the flavors meld together. It's delicious the day you make it and keeps getting better the longer it chills in the fridge.
- Make the sandwich with any of your favorite sub toppings. Some ideas are shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, red onion, and Dijon mustard.
- I love a good crusty sub roll, but feel free to use toasted sandwich buns or even whole wheat wraps!
- Use light canned tuna in the tuna salad and add it to a lettuce wrap for a healthy, low calorie option. It's so fresh and so good!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I store tuna salad?
You can transfer the tuna to an airtight container and refrigerate it for about 3-5 days. As said before, this tuna salad just keeps getting better the longer you let the flavors chill together, so you might want to double the recipe to ensure you have extra.
Are there any other ways I can eat the tuna?
Absolutely! This tuna salad recipe is the perfect base for a tuna melt. Add a handful of potato chips, and you have yourself a winning meal. It's also delicious in a lettuce wrap, a tortilla wrap, served on top of rice, or just eaten with a fork.
More Copycat Recipes To Try
- Starbucks grilled cheese
- Taco Bell chicken quesadilla
- KFC famous bowl
- Chick Fil A grilled chicken sandwich
- Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp
Subway Tuna Salad Sandwich
Take your lunch or dinner up a notch with this copycat Subway tuna recipe! It makes what I think is the best tuna sub sandwich ever. So there's no need to go to the popular sandwich chain when you can have a meal this good right at home!
Ingredients
- 2 cups tuna, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp. pickles, chopped
- ¼ cup celery, diced
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp. red bell pepper, diced
Serving suggestions for tuna sandwiches:
- Baguette
- Olives
- Lettuce
- Cucumber
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Mix the drained tuna, mayo, garlic, pickles, celery, onion, and red bell pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the sandwiches with the tuna spread and your favorite veggies.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 240Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 11g
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