Sub in a Tub (Italian Chopped Salad Style)
🛒 What You’ll Need
- Proteins: * Sliced deli ham (rolled or folded into ribbons) 🥩
- Grilled chicken breast, cubed and seasoned with black pepper 🍗
- Hard-boiled eggs, sliced 🥚
- Vibrant Veggies:
- Fresh avocado, sliced 🥑
- Cucumber rounds 🥒
- Diced tomatoes 🍅
- Red onion rings 🧅
- The Extras:
- Shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella) 🧀
- Whole green olives 🫒
- A sprinkle of fresh parsley 🌿
- Dressing: A simple drizzle of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian herbs! 🫒🍷🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep Your Base: Start with a large bowl or meal-prep container. If you want extra volume, add a handful of shredded iceberg lettuce to the bottom! 🥗✨
- The Art of Arrangement: To keep your salad looking as stunning as the photo, arrange your ingredients in sections. 🎨📐
- Place the ham ribbons and sliced avocado in one corner. 🥩🥑
- Nestled the cubed chicken next to the sliced eggs. 🍗🥚
- Fill in the gaps with cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. 🥒🍅🧅
- Add the Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded cheese in its own section and drop in a few green olives. 🧀🫒
- Final Flourish: Garnish the whole tub with freshly chopped parsley and a crack of black pepper. 🌿🧂
- Drizzle & Serve: Just before eating, drizzle with your Italian dressing. Give it a big chop/toss and enjoy the crunch! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Freshness” Secret: If you’re meal-prepping this for later, keep the dressing on the side and wait to slice the avocado until you’re ready to eat to prevent browning! 🥑🛡️💎
- Mix It Up: Add pepperoncini peppers or salami slices for that extra “Italian Deli” kick. 🌶️🇮🇹🎯
