Sub in a Tub Salad

Name: Sub in a Tub Salad with Turkey and Pepper Jack
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz sliced turkey breast; 2 slices pepper jack cheese; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 1 jalapeño, sliced; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sliced banana peppers; 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; dill pickles, for serving (optional)

This sub in a tub salad recreates the Jersey Mike's classic by layering rolled turkey, ghost pepper jack cheese, and traditional submarine sandwich toppings over crisp lettuce with a simple oil and vinegar dressing. It's a low-carb alternative that delivers all the sandwich flavor without bread.

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Total

15 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

4 oz sliced turkey breast
2 slices pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced banana peppers
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1/4 tsp dried oregano
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
dill pickles, for serving (optional)optional

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Instructions

1
Lay out the sliced turkey on a cutting board and top with slices of pepper jack cheese.
2
Roll the turkey and cheese together tightly into a log.
3
Slice the turkey and cheese roll into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
4
Prepare the toppings by slicing the tomato, jalapeño, and red onion.
5
In a bowl or container, create a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce.
6
Top the lettuce with the sliced turkey and cheese pinwheels and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
7
Layer on the sliced tomato, jalapeño, red onion, and banana peppers.
8
Drizzle the salad with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
9
Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
10
Finish with a drizzle of mayonnaise.
11
Toss everything together to combine and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Roll the sliced turkey and cheese together for authentic sub-in-a-tub presentation and easier eating.
Slice the jalapeño and banana peppers thinly to distribute their spicy and tangy flavors evenly throughout.
Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble just before assembly so it stays crunchy rather than absorbing salad moisture.
Use ice-cold lettuce and serve immediately after dressing to maintain crispness and texture contrast with warm bacon.

Substitutions

Pepper jack cheese → provolone or Swiss cheese (milder spice profile)
Turkey breast → roast beef or ham (changes flavor but keeps sub sandwich identity)
Jalapeño → banana peppers only (reduces heat if sensitive to spice)
Red wine vinegar → white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar (similar acid balance)