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Arkansas Coleslaw

At first glance, this Arkansas coleslaw may seem like your standard slaw. You know. Cabbage. Carrots. Dressing. But, it’s the addition of apple and celery that really make it different. It’s super crunchy, and I love a crunchy slaw. It holds up for days, making it perfect for a quick lunch side, a picnic, or a family get-together. This is a favorite in our house and for good reason.

Arkansas Coleslaw

Make Your Own Coleslaw Mix. Or Don’t.

I use pre-packaged slaw mix almost every time I make a slaw at home because it’s easy of course. I could get some cabbage, some carrots and whatever else and shred and chop them myself. But I usually have good luck with the bagged stuff so that’s what I use. I used it to make this Arkansas coleslaw, but fresh made can also be used. My only recommendation on the pre-made stuff is to not just blindly dump the contents of the bag into a bowl. Sift through it and make sure there’s not anything ‘wonky’ in it. Like big chunks of cabbage core. Or huge carrot pieces. You do have to watch for that stuff!

I’m a huge fan of celery salt. This recipe has just right amount of that celery greatness. Both from the celery salt and from fresh celery. It’s yummy!

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I love coleslaw! If you do too, you’ll also want to try my country slaw recipe!

Arkansas Coleslaw

Arkansas Coleslaw

Deliciously creamy, with a great crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the dressing

For the coleslaw

  • 12 ounce coleslaw mix, with carrots
  • 1 small sweet onion sliced thin or chopped
  • 1 red delicious apple peeled, cored and diced
  • 2 ribs celery chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add the coleslaw ingredients and stir gently to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

You can use a light mayonnaise, but you’ll have a thinner dressing.
Give the salad a good stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 798mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 219IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jimmy John’s The Turkey Tom Sub In A Tub

A good ole, simple salad makes me happy. Nothing fancy. But I do like to change things up just a little bit so I don’t get bored. I’ve found that the easiest way to keep things interesting is to make versions of my favorite chain sub sandwiches as salads. They sell them in the restaurants, sure. But they’re so easy (and cheaper) to make at home. And well, kind of fun. Today I made Jimmy John’s The Turkey Tom sub in a tub. Nothing fancy going on here, but I enjoyed it and that’s what counts!

Jimmy John's The Turkey Tom Sub In A Tub

A Little Prep Goes A Long Way

To make things go smoothly, I do as much preparing ahead of time as I can. That way when it comes time to make my lunch, such as this Jimmy John’s The Turkey Tom 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 cherry or 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.

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Also try a Subway Black Forest Ham sub in a tub!

Jimmy John's The Turkey Tom Sub In A Tub

Jimmy John’s The Turkey Tom Sub In A Tub

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

Equipment

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 meats 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.

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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!

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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
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

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.

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Jimmy John’s Billy Club Sub In A Tub

I find it hard to beat a quick-and-easy Jimmy John’s Billy Club sub in a tub for lunch. I can make it in minutes. Actually, I can devour it in minutes too! I just love the combination of fresh, crunchy lettuce, tomato, provolone, and of course meats. This salad was topped with roast beef and ham, two of my favorites.

Jimmy John's Billy Club Sub In A Tub

It’s Easy. Super Easy.

Making a Jimmy John’s Billy Club sub in a tub is really easy. And I so love the end results. I use a combination of iceberg and green leaf lettuces. I chop them into bite-sized pieces but you could tear them instead. All that’s left to do is slice a few sandwich meats and some cheese. A little chopped tomato and I’m ready to eat.

The Finishing Touches

Oops! Not quite ready to eat yet! I always add a bit of salt and pepper. Well, I have an asterisk to that. If the sandwich meats I use are high in sodium, and they often are, I will skip the salt. But I never skip the pepper.

All I need is my favorite dressing and I’m good to go!

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Also try my Firehouse Subs Italian sub in a tub!

Jimmy John's Billy Club Sub In A Tub

Jimmy John’s Billy Club Sub In A Tub

Easy deliciousness!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 234 kcal

Equipment

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.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato.
  • 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: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1269IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

I love having a sub in a tub for lunch. They’re super easy to make. They taste just like their sandwich big brothers, but without the bread. Today I made a Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme sub in a tub. I start with a few handfuls of fresh-chopped lettuce. I like a combination of about half iceberg and half green leaf lettuce. Then I add some sliced sandwich meats. In this case, turkey and roast beef. I then grab a few pieces of cooked bacon out of the freezer, microwave it for about 15 seconds, and chop. Next, a little chopped Swiss, tomato and onion. And I never forget some salt and pepper. No salad is complete without it!

Jersey Mike's Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

The Perfect Lunch In A Tub

I use whatever dressing I have on hand to top my Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme sub in a tub. I drizzle a bit over the top then stir it up. One nice thing about making these salads in a tub is that I don’t have to worry about getting all of it coated in my dressing. It’s easy to stir inside the tub.

Cleanup is easy too. Just toss the container into the dishwasher!

Prepare Ahead

The day I make these I just grab containers out of the fridge. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions are already chopped for me. Each in its own container. I spend a little time two days a week getting everything together. After that, it’s just pretty much just ‘everyone into the tub’! For the sandwich meats, I like to stack the meats and then roll them up like a cigar. A quick slice and boom! Cool little meat rolls!

I prefer to bake my bacon. I then freeze it. It’s perfect for topping my salads! It’s ready in seconds, just wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds.

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Also try my other sub in a tub ideas!

Jersey Mike's Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

An easy, delicious lunch!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the turkey sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Repeat with the roast beef.
  • Chop the bacon and add it to the lettuce too.
  • 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: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1252IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Catalina Salad Dressing

This Catalina salad dressing is one of our all-time favorites. It’s quite easy to make and always delicious. And it uses ingredients that we almost always have on hand. That’s a definite plus too! This recipe makes about 2 cups, which might sound like a good bit of dressing, but trust me, it’s so good you’ll use it up fast.

Catalina Salad Dressing

The Onion Is Key

The grated onion is one of the key ingredients in this Catalina salad dressing. Don’t skip it and don’t skimp on it. I used about a tablespoon, but you might want more. Or less. It takes a bit of effort to grate the onion, but the flavor it adds is so worth it.

This dressing gets even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours. Just make sure to give it a good shake or stir before serving.

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Also try my homemade creamy Carolina vinaigrette. It’s delicious!

Catalina Salad Dressing

Catalina Salad Dressing

A truly delicious dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all but the onion in a blender.
  • Pulse a few times.
  • Add white onion to taste and blend until smooth.
  • Store in the fridge until ready to use. Stir before serving.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.3gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 766mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Blimpie’s Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

I’ve been on a ‘sub in a tub’ journey lately. I just love the ease and flavor from a quick salad that mimics my favorite sandwiches. I can make them the night before in just minutes. They’re great at home, at the office, on a picnic… anywhere! Today I had a Blimpie’s roast beef and provolone sub in a tub. I use a mix of 50/50 iceberg and green leaf lettuce to start with. I add a little chopped onion and tomato. And then comes the sliced roast beef sandwich meat and provolone cheese. Topped with my favorite salad dressing, this is my kind of lunch!

Blimpie's Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Eating Out Of A Tub Is Fun

I don’t know why I love eating my Blimpie’s roast beef and provolone sub in a tub out of a tub so much. Heck, I was eating at home. I have salad bowls and plates. Too many of them in fact. But there’s something about eating out of a tub. One thing I’ve noticed is that the salad and dressing seem to mix better. Easier. Nothing is flying off my plate as I stir, getting that dressing on every salad ingredient.

Prep Ahead For Easy Salads

I spend a few minutes a few times a week preparing the ingredients I need for my subs in a tub. In one container I place a mix of lettuces, chopped to bite-sized pieces. In another, chopped Roma tomato. Why Roma? I’ve found them to be tastier and easier to chop. And cheaper. I just make sure that they are good and ripe. Last, I have a container for chopped onion. I cut the sandwich meat and cheese when I make the salads, though I could easily prepare them ahead of time too.

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Also try my other sub in a tub ideas!

Blimpie's Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Blimpie’s Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Eating out of a tub is fun!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 103 kcal

Equipment

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.
  • 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: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1269IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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