Tuna Sub Recipe
Homemade Tuna Salad with your choice of additions.
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Ingredients
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Tuna Salad
Optional Additions
For Serving
Method
Prepare Tuna Salad
- 1
Drain Tuna
Open the canned tuna and drain any excess liquid. Place the tuna in a large mixing bowl.
- 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
Combine
Use a fork to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 4
Prepare Rolls
Slice the submarine sandwich rolls in half lengthwise. You can lightly toast them if desired.
- 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.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Avocado
Layer sliced tomatoes and avocado on top of the tuna salad. Top with the other half of the roll.
- 7
Serve
Cut the sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
