Healthy Italian Sub Salad (2024)

August 2, 2019By Caitlin

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Love Italian sub sandwiches? Then you’re going to fall head over heels for this tasty sub-in-a-tub!

Ok loves, let’s talk sub sandwiches. I LOVE them! Especially when you find those little hole in the wall deli’s that never look the best on the outside but ALWAYS serve up the best sandwiches! (If you live anywhere near Escondido, Rock N’ Jenny’s is where it’s at! 😉 ) Well all I did was take my favorite deli sandwich and put it in a bowl to make this healthy Italian sub salad!

Ingredients to make a healthy Italian sub salad

Keep in mind that you can really use any ingredients you want for this recipe! But what I like to do is think of my favorite Italian sub sandwich (or hoagie) and use those ingredients to make my sub salad.

Chopped lettuce: I personally love using green leaf or romaine lettuce because they’re more sturdy and will hold up to the rest of your toppings. (Plus they’re more flavorful than iceberg too!)
Sliced deli meats/cold cuts: The piece de resistance for Italian sub salads! I love using a mixture of meats (like sliced turkey and salami) because it adds so much more flavor and texture to your salad. Some other great options would be sliced ham, roast beef or even sliced Italian sausage too! (If you’re looking for a heartier salad, try asking the deli to slice your cold cuts “dinner style” which means your slices will be colse to ¼ inch thick. Perfect for a hearty dinner salad!🤗)
Provolone cheese: Adds a touch of creaminess to your sub salad! (Feel free to replace it with your favorite sliced cheese too! Swiss or cheddar cheese would be a great replacement here!)
Fresh tomatoes: Use tomatoes on the vine for the best flavor!
Pepperoncinis: A must when it comes to making a sub-in-a-tub! These provide that little bit of tang that’s so reminicent of your favortie hoagie! (Buy them pre-sliced to make assembling your salad easier!)
Red onion: Adds some crunch to your sub salad! (You can also use white onion instead too!)
Zesty Italian Vinaigrette: Ties your sub salad ingredients all together! Feel free to use your favorite Italian dressing or check out my easy homemade vinagrette recipe below!

Here are a few other ingredients that would be great in this salad too!

Sliced green bell pepper
Sliced Black olives
Diced avocado
Sliced mushrooms
Crumbled bacon

How to make the best homemade Italian vinaigrette

This Italian vinaigrette recipe is always my go-to dressing whenever I want something fast and easy. AND because I always seem to have these ingredients in my house at all times, I never feel the need to buy my Italian dressing anymore! (Hello money saver!) Plus it tastes AMAZING on this healthy sub salad too! All you need are these simple ingredients:

3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsps red wine vinegar
1½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt, to taste

Simply add these ingredients in a small jar, shake it up and pour it over your Italian sub salad! (How easy is that right?!)

This dressing should keep in the fridge for 1½ -2 weeks. (The oil will solidify after a while so make sure to take it out a few minutes before you’re planning to use it.)

Why you’ll love this Italian sub salad

It’s low carb! Since some of use might be watching our waistlines this summer, this sub salad is an easy way to satisfy those sub sandwich cravings without all the carbs! It’s a win-win!
So versatile! You can add any toppings you want to fit your personal preferences or dietary needs! (Just think of your favorite Jersey Mike’s or Subway sandwich and go crazy!
Quick & easy! I bet most of us already have these ingredients in our house right now! There’s no need for extra shopping and it can quickly be made in minutes!

When would be a great time to serve your healthy Italian sub salad? This dish is perfect for luncheons, meal prepped lunches or even as a light dinner!

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Healthy Italian Sub Salad

All your favorite sub sandwich ingredients made into an tasty Italian sub salad! It's quick and easy, delicious and tossed with the best homemade Italian vinaigrette too!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Gluten free, Healthy, Italian

Keyword: chopped salad, dressing, easy, garlic bread, gluten free, healthy, Italian, italian vinaigrette, salad, sub in a tub, sub salad

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Caitlin

Ingredients

For the salad:

6 cups lettuce, chopped (I suggest green leaf or romaine)
½ lb. sliced turkey, rolled & chopped (or your favorite type of deli meat)
½ lb. salami, chopped
¾ cup sliced provolone, chopped (or your favorite type of sliced cheese)
2 large vine tomatoes, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup pepperoncinis, sliced

For the Italian vinaigrette:

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

To make the Italian vinaigrette:

Whisk your ingredients together in a bowl. Then place it in the fridge while you prepare the rest of your salad.

To make salad:

Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour your desired amount of vinaigrette over the top and toss it all together until it's evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Double the Italian vinaigrette recipe if you like a lot of dressing!

Caitlin

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8 Comments

Sallie
February 25, 2022 at 4:26 pm ·Reply

Just made this and it is amazing!!!! The dressing makes it taste like an old timey sub that is so rare these days. Makes a big salad!!! Yummy!!
- Caitlin
  February 26, 2022 at 7:55 am ·Reply
  
  Hi Sallie! Yayy, I’m so glad you loved it! It’s one of our favorite salads! 🙂
Jordan
November 30, 2022 at 12:11 pm ·Reply

I have made this recipe once and I just LOVE the Italian dressing so I put it on everything. So cheap and so easy to make! I may try adding red pepper flakes next time for some spice…. Thank you!
- Caitlin
  December 7, 2022 at 11:58 am ·Reply
  
  Hi Jordan! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe! (I love that dressing too!) Red pepper flakes are also super good with it! Hope you’re having a great day! 🙂
Judy
June 2, 2023 at 12:50 pm ·Reply

Just reading the list of ingredients and I can tell already that this recipe is a winner. !! Will be making this alot and when the Summer tomatoes finally ripen, this will be my go to salad. Thanks for sharing it. **
- Caitlin
  June 16, 2023 at 1:13 pm ·Reply
  
  Oh yayy! No problem at all Judy! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Christine
September 16, 2023 at 5:46 pm ·Reply

Just made this recipe and its 💯 *chefs kiss* it was exactly what I was craving!! Definitely will be a repeater.
- Caitlin
  September 18, 2023 at 11:02 am ·Reply
  
  Hi Christine! Yayy, that makes me so happy! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Healthy Italian Sub Salad (2024)

Love Italian sub sandwiches? Then you’re going to fall head over heels for this tasty sub-in-a-tub!

Ingredients to make a healthy Italian sub salad

How to make the best homemade Italian vinaigrette

Why you’ll love this Italian sub salad

More recipes like this:

[Made one of my recipes? Make sure to tag my social media @kalefornia_kravings – I love seeing what you create!]

Healthy Italian Sub Salad

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