Jul 14 2026

Tuna Sub Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Homemade Tuna Salad with your choice of additions.

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Ingredients

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Tuna Salad

For Serving

Method

Prepare Tuna Salad

  1. 1

    Drain Tuna

    Open the canned tuna and drain any excess liquid. Place the tuna in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    Add mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna. If using any optional additions, incorporate them at this stage as well.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Use a fork to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 4

    Prepare Rolls

    Slice the submarine sandwich rolls in half lengthwise. You can lightly toast them if desired.

  2. 5

    Layer Ingredients

    Place lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each roll. Spoon a generous amount of the tuna salad mixture on top of the lettuce.

  3. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Avocado

    Layer sliced tomatoes and avocado on top of the tuna salad. Top with the other half of the roll.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Cut the sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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