Subway Oven-Roasted Turkey Sub In A Tub

It’s sub in a tub week here again! Woo hoo! It’s one of my favorite weeks. Every once in a while I go on a salad-for-lunch kick. Or, for dinner. No big ole subs for me. Just nice, fresh, loaded salads. Now, this ain’t necessarily one of them fancy light, healthy salads. A guy has gotta eat. Work is hard. I work up an appetite. That’s why I go big when I make my Subway Oven-Roasted Turkey sub in a tub. Heavy on the turkey. Heavy on the provolone. It’s all good. Just add my favorite dressing and I’m a happy guy!

Subway Oven-Roasted Turkey Sub In A Tub

A Little Prep Goes A Long Way

I do as much preparing ahead of time as I can. That way when it comes time to make my lunch, such as this Subway Oven-Roasted Turkey sub in a tub, I can have it put together in just minutes. I chop a combination of iceberg and green leaf lettuces and put them in a sealable tub with a paper towel to help keep them fresh. I use Roma tomatoes because they hold up well. So, I chop them too and place them into the fridge.

I could pre-cut my sandwich meats and cheese, but I like doing those the day I am having my salad. Who knows, I might change my mind from the day before about what I want on my salad. So I just wait. It’s not like they take that long to cut!

Also try a Penn Station Turkey and Provolone sub in a tub!

Subway Oven-Roasted Turkey Sub In A Tub

Subway Oven-Roasted Turkey Sub In A Tub

Made fresh at home!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 332 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meat slices are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword salad, sub in a tub
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Copycat Pizza Hut Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Boy oh boy did this copycat Pizza Hut creamy Italian salad dressing ever bring back memories. I was addicted to this dressing, especially in my college years when you could pick up a personal pan pizza or a hot sub and a side salad for cheap. I’d always ask for extra dressing. I could drink this stuff. I was so happy that this recipe came as close to the original as I’ve found. The right flavor. And the right consistency.

Copycat Pizza Hut Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Ranch and Xanthan Gum for the Win

There are two keys to making this copycat Pizza Hut cream Italian dressing as close to the original as possible. The first is to use a quality Ranch dressing. One that’s full of flavor. For me, that means Hidden Valley Ranch original. The second is xanthan gum. Found in just about every store-bought food item you can find, it’s a thickener. It’s what gives this dressing that great thickness. A little goes a long ways, so just add the little amount the recipe calls for and let it do its thing.

This dressing is great on a sub sandwich too. Like really great!

This dressing is perfect on a classic diner chef salad!

Copycat Pizza Hut Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Copycat Pizza Hut Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Deliciously creamy. A truly wonderful dressing!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all but the xanthan gum into a food processor or blender.
  • Process until smooth and combined.
  • Add the xantham gum and process a little more until thick.

Notes

Stir dressing before serving. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 286IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword copycat, dressing, Italian
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Creamy Cucumber Salad Dressing

There’s something about fresh cucumber and a salad. Usually that means slices of cucumber on top of fresh greens. This time I decided to have that fresh flavor in my dressing instead, so I made a small batch of creamy cucumber salad dressing. Creamy (but not too thick) and slightly garlicky (I recommend using half the stated amount at first), this dressing has that fresh cucumber flavor without being too … cucumber-y?

Creamy Cucumber Salad Dressing

Better The Next Day

This creamy cucumber salad dressing definitely gets better the next day. It’s one of those dressings that needs that extra time for the flavors to come together. That’s not to say it’s bad when you first make it. Not at all. And truth be told, you could definitely serve it as soon as you make it. But it’s better the next day. So wait. Be patient.

Also try my creamy Parmesan salad dressing.

Creamy Cucumber Salad Dressing

Creamy Cucumber Salad Dressing

Nice and creamy with a hint of cucumber.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 29 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a blender.
  • Blend until smooth and the cucumber chunks are gone.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Stir before serving.
You may want to start with 1/2 a clove of garlic and give the dressing a taste. It’s fairly garlicky with a full clove added.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword creamy, Cucumber
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Easy Taco Salad Dressing

I love tacos. I love salad. And I really, really love taco salad! But no plain ole, plain ole dressing will do on my taco salad. Nope. I take a whole 5 minutes (at the most) and make my easy taco salad dressing. It uses ingredients I always have on hand. It’s not fancy but it’s flavorful and has just a slight bit of heat to it. Perfect on a taco salad!

Easy Taco Salad Dressing

As Spicy As You Need

My easy taco salad dressing isn’t spicy. Or it doesn’t have to be, I should say. It’s all about the taco sauce you use. You need to commit upfront. Hot. Mild. Medium. Pick one. You can’t go wrong no matter where you end up. And if you regret your decision, just add some more Thousand Island and French dressings to tame it back down a bit.

Also try my southern French salad dressing.

Easy Taco Salad Dressing

Easy Taco Salad Dressing

Perfect over a taco salad. And tacos too!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 948 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir again before serving. Use hotter taco sauce for a more kicked-up version.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 948kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 88gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 46gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 2405mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 528IUCalcium: 43mgIron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword dressing, taco salad
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Homestyle Garlic Ranch Salad Dressing

When I first read over the recipe for homestyle garlic ranch salad dressing I thought it all sounded good. Except one thing. Onion? In my ranch dressing? I was hesitant. Was it a typo? Well, I hoped for the best and made it as it was written anyways. And boy, am I ever glad I did. This is easily one of the best dressings I’ve ever had, nevertheless had.

Homestyle Garlic Ranch Salad Dressing

Ranch. Ish.

On the surface this homestyle garlic ranch salad dressing seems like a normal ranch dressing. It has the same consistency. Smells like ranch (yes I smell my dressings). Looks like ranch. But the onion adds a flavor that really makes it different and amazing.

No Rushing.

When I first made this and tasted it I found the onion to be crunchy and almost overpowering. I hoped for the best, putting in the fridge overnight to get happy. And it got happy. And I got happy. The onion softens and flavors the dressing perfectly.

I try to exercise control when I serve dressings for my salads. I use these little dipping cups to help stop me from just pouring it on. Well you can tell from my picture that it would’ve been impossible to put any more in my cup. I wanted more, that’s for sure.

Also try my avocado ranch salad dressing.

Homestyle Garlic Ranch Salad Dressing

Homestyle Garlic Ranch Salad Dressing

Delicious Ranch dressing with a hint of garlic and onion.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Stir before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword creamy, Ranch
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Creamy Pineapple Vinaigrette

This creamy pineapple vinaigrette was a bit of a departure from my recent Ranch binge. It’s a bit tropical. A bit sweet. Thinner than Ranch, it’s a wonderful change that really kicked my evening salad up a lot. I’m a huge fan of coconut, and this dressing has just enough so that I taste it (and even get a bit of the aroma from it).

Creamy Pineapple Vinaigrette

More Pineapple, Please

I added a bit more pineapple than the recipe for this creamy pineapple vinaigrette called for. You might want to too, especially if you want a bit more of that tropical sweetness. If you end up with any leftover pineapple, just toss it onto your salad.

Don’t use sweetened coconut milk. Instead, use the unsweetened version and add honey to sweeten it to taste. The pre-sweetened milk is just way too sweet for a vinaigrette in my opinion!

Also try my roasted red pepper vinaigrette.

Creamy Pineapple Vinaigrette

Creamy Pineapple Vinaigrette

A delightfully tropical slightly-creamy dressing.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 74 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Taste and see if you want to add a bit more honey to make it sweeter. If so, add just a little and blend again.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Stir before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword creamy, pineapple
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Brother Jimmy’s Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

I have tremendous self-control around delicious Ranch dressings. Ok, no I don’t. Not even close to it. And Brother Jimmy’s buttermilk Ranch salad dressing is absolutely no help at all either. This is one crazy-good dressing. It doesn’t have a lot of ingredients but yet it comes out fantastically Ranch-y. Perfectly creamy.

Brother Jimmy's Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

The Theory Behind Dressing Cups

I thought I was being smart when I bought these little cups for serving great dressings like Brother Jimmy’s buttermilk Ranch salad dressing. I figured, “Ha!” I’ll just put a single serving amount on the plate and hide the rest in the fridge. That way I won’t use an embarrassingly huge amount of dressing on my salads. Problem? Solved.

Nope.

First, I fill them up all the way to the top. Second, well, more than one cup comes in the box when it arrives. That’s not helpful. And third, well, the fridge isn’t that far away.

I tried. But this dressing is so good it does not help with self-control. Sorry.

Also try my quick fix BBQ Ranch salad dressing.

Brother Jimmy's Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

Brother Jimmy’s Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

Delicious, creamy and easy!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Stir before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword buttermilk, Ranch
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Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Creamy. Salty. Goodness. That’s this creamy Parmesan salad dressing in just three words. The perfect balance of each can be found in each and every drop. Fantastic on salads. Great for dipping vegetables. And yes, even chicken nuggets (try it!). I recommend going ‘all in’ when you make this dressing. Use real mayonnaise. No light stuff. Get a pizza pie slice of Parmesan and grate it yourself instead of buying the pre-grated stuff. And squeeze your own lemon for juice.

Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Hot Sauce. What?

Yes, this recipe for a creamy Parmesan salad dressing calls for a bit of hot sauce. Do not let that freak you out. We’re not making Buffalo wings. It’s not going to be crazy spicy. Or even spicy at all. Just a little bit gets added to give you a gentle kiss of heat. And flavor. I used Frank’s RedHot. Why? Because it’s my favorite and it’s easy to find. And it tastes great.

Also try my Parmesan and peppercorn Ranch salad dressing.

Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from the Nobel Pig
Deliciously smooth salty nutty goodness!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Stir and taste before serving. You may want to add more salt and pepper.

Notes

Stir before serving. 
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 418mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword homemade dressing
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Aunt Trish’s Salad Dressing

We always look forward to “Salad Week” here. Before I started cooking “Salad Week” would not have been something I would have looked forward to. Bottled dressings. Uninspired ingredients. Now I am happy when it’s “Salad Week”, thanks to fantastic salad ingredients and great homemade salad dressings, like Aunt Trish’s recipe. Now, I don’t have an Aunt Trish but if I did I’d tell her thanks for the recipe!

Aunt Trish’s Salad Dressing

Aunt Trish’s salad dressing is a great vegetable oil-based dressing. It is packed with Parmesan and garlic flavors. But, it absolutely MUST sit in the fridge overnight to ‘get happy’ before serving. Trust me. Do not try and rush it. And it MUST be removed from the fridge well before you plan on using it to let the oil return to a liquid form since it solidifies in the fridge. Your patience will be rewarded.

Kick It Up…. Or Not

If you like your dressing to have a bit of a spicy kick, don’t hesitate to toss a pinch or two of red pepper flakes into the mix before shaking. As it is, though, Aunt Trish’s salad dressing is perfect. I don’t like strong citrus-flavored dressings, and this one does not disappoint. Now, I am a big fan of garlic so I might have slipped a little extra in when no one was looking. Don’t tell.

Also try my American style creamy Greek dressing.

Aunt Trish’s Salad Dressing

Aunt Trish’s Salad Dressing

Packed with Parmesan and garlic flavors.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 401 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until well combined then transfer to a sealable container.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Set out to come to room temperature for 1-2 hours before stirring and then serving.

Notes

Grate your own Parmesan cheese and squeeze fresh lemons for best results.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 227mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 297IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword citrus, garlic
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Parmesan and Peppercorn Ranch Salad Dressing

This parmesan and peppercorn ranch salad dressing kinda confused me at first. I love ranch dressing. I love peppercorn ranch dressing. And parmesan, well I put that on everything. But when I first tasted it my mouth was like ‘What are you doing to me? Everything we love in one bite?’ Yep. That’s exactly what I was doing. This dressing is a wonderful combination of all those flavors. Get ready for a happy salad! (And mouth!)

Parmesan and Peppercorn Ranch Salad Dressing

Not Creamy Smooth. But Close.

This parmesan peppercorn ranch salad dressing has parmesan in it. I know, you know that. But I’m saying it because you might expect a creamy, smooth dressing like ranch. And it is that… with a little nutty cheese added in. The cheese adds not only flavor but texture. It’s kinda different and a whole lot yummy.

My honey-mustard ranch dressing is different, too!

Parmesan and Peppercorn Ranch Salad Dressing

Parmesan and Peppercorn Ranch Salad Dressing

Nutty and peppery.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Get happy time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 548 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese you might want more
  • 2 cups plain lowfat yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt you might want more
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons milk optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the Parmesan cheese, yogurt, salt, mayonnaise, pepper, green onion, and parsley in a medium bowl.
  • If you want the dressing thinner you'll want to add the milk, a little at a time. While whisking, slowly add some of the milk. Whisk and see if the consistency is how you want it. If you want it thinner continue adding and whisking until you've got it how you want it.
  • Taste and add more salt and Parmesan as desired.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight before serving.

Notes

For the best results, use freshly-grated Parmesan.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 2053mgPotassium: 1407mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1469IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 1203mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword homemade dressing, Ranch
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