Sub in a Tub
All the bold, satisfying flavors of your favorite deli sub — piled into a bowl instead of a bun. This viral low-carb trend swaps the bread for a bed of crisp shredded lettuce loaded with Italian deli meats, provolone, banana peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and a zesty Italian dressing. It's fast, fresh, and endlessly customizable — perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
2 servings · Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min · Total 20 min
American · Italian · Salad · Lunch
Ingredients
Open in recipe scaler →Main
3 oz deli ham thinly sliced, then cut into strips
3 oz deli salami thinly sliced, then cut into strips
4 slice provolone cheese cut into strips or quarters
1 medium tomato diced
0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced- 0.25 cup banana pepper rings drained from jar
0.25 cup black olives sliced
Dressing
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
0.5 tsp dried oregano
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp fine sea salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Knife
Tongs
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Instructions
- In a small #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Extra-Virgin Olive Oil], @[Red Wine Vinegar], @[Oregano], @[Garlic Powder], @[Fine Sea Salt], and @[Black Pepper] until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning — add a little more vinegar for extra tang or a pinch of sugar to balance if needed. Set aside.
- Divide the shredded lettuce evenly between two large #[Mixing Bowl] — these are your 'tubs.' Make sure the bowls are big enough to toss everything comfortably.
- Layer the @[Deli Ham], @[Salami], and turkey (or pepperoni) strips over the lettuce. Add the @[Provolone Cheese] strips, @[Diced Tomato], @[Red Onion], @[Banana Pepper Rings], and @[Black Olives] (if using) on top.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over each bowl. Using tongs, toss everything together until the lettuce and toppings are well coated. Serve immediately for the crispiest texture — or refrigerate the dressed tub for ~[up to 30 minutes] if you like the flavors to meld.
