Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSubway6" Tuna Recipe

6" Tuna Recipe

Inspired by Subway
Time20m
Serves1

Make 6" Tuna Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Vegetables

Condiments

Method

Preparing the Tuna Salad

  1. 1

    Drain the Tuna

    Open the can of tuna and drain excess water using a colander.

  2. 2

    Mix the Tuna Salad

    In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the 6-inch sub sandwich bread in half lengthwise, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

  2. 4

    Add Tuna Salad

    Spoon the prepared tuna salad evenly onto the bottom half of the bread.

  3. 5

    Layer the Vegetables

    On top of the tuna salad, layer the romaine lettuce, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and pickles.

  4. 6

    Add Mustard

    Spread the dijon mustard evenly on the top half of the bread.

  5. 7

    Complete the Sandwich

    Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich to complete it.

Serving

  1. 8

    Cut and Serve

    Cut the sandwich into two equal halves and serve with your choice of side.

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