Subway Tuna Salad Sandwich
This creamy copycat Subway tuna sandwich recipe is loaded with flavorful tuna salad, fresh vegetables, and soft sub rolls for an easy homemade version of the popular sandwich shop favorite.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Tuna Salad
- 4 5-ounce cans tuna in water, drained well
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sandwiches
- 4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Sliced red onion
- Green peppers
- Black olives
- American cheese provolone, pepper jack, or cheddar blend
- Optional: banana peppers or pickles
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna very well, pressing gently with paper towels if needed to remove excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, chopped onion, chopped celery, dill pickles, and lemon juice. Mix with a fork until creamy and fully combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Slice the sub rolls or hoagie buns lengthwise. If desired, lightly toast the bread in a toaster oven for a warm sandwich.
- For a tuna melt version, place cheese on the bottom halves of the rolls and warm until melted.
- Spoon the tuna salad mixture evenly onto each sandwich.
- Top with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, green peppers, black olives, and extra red onion.
- Add the top halves of the rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain the tuna well for the best creamy texture.
- Shred the onion, celery & dill pickles for a smoother texture, or add to blender.
- Italian herb bread tastes especially close to the original Subway version.
- Turn this into lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.