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Subway Tuna Salad

A simple tuna salad sandwich inspired by Subway, loaded with vegetables and creamy mayonnaise.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 5 oz cans water-packed tuna drained
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 6-inch sub sandwich buns
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 6 slices tomato
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup sliced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 10 slices dill pickles
  • 10 slices jalapeños pickled
  • 2 slices white American cheese cut into triangles
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise optional extra for serving

Instructions

  • Open and drain the two 5-ounce cans of water-packed tuna, then transfer the tuna to a small bowl and flake it with a fork.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise until the tuna is evenly combined and creamy.
  • Slice each 6-inch sub bun in half lengthwise and set both top and bottom pieces aside.
  • Place about two small scoops of tuna salad on the top half of each bun.
  • On the bottom half of each bun, layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, sliced cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
  • Add pickles and jalapeño slices over the vegetables on each sandwich.
  • Cut each slice of white American cheese into triangles and place two triangles on top of the vegetables for each sandwich.
  • If desired, add a squirt or the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, close the buns, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Can opener
  • Bowls
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Drain the tuna well to avoid a watery salad.
  • Adjust mayonnaise to preferred creaminess.
  • Slice cheese triangles for even coverage.
  • Assemble just before serving to keep bread from getting soggy.