Step into the realm of guilt-free indulgence with this low-carb sub sandwich recipe. Perfect for those following keto or simply looking to cut back on carbs without sacrificing flavor, this dish is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and effortless preparation. Featuring crisp butter lettuce leaves cradling layers of savory ham, creamy gouda cheese, rich avocado, and juicy tomato, each bite is a beautiful meshing of textures and tastes that will leave you satisfied and energized for the rest of your day.
The buttery richness of ripe avocado pairs perfectly with the smoky saltiness of ham, while the delicate creaminess of gouda adds a luxurious touch. Nestled within crisp, refreshing butter lettuce leaves and topped with juicy slices of tomato, this sandwich is a testament to the power of simple, wholesome ingredients to create a truly satisfying meal. Whether enjoyed as a quick lunchtime treat or served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, our low-carb sub sandwich is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.
Yields 1 serving of Quick Ham & Cheese Keto Salad Sub
The Preparation
- 1 ounce butter lettuce leaf
- 3 ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced
- 1 ounce gouda cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 ounce fresh tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all ingredients. To make the sub easier to handle, wrap in sandwich paper or crumpled parchment paper.
2. Lay 1/2 of the lettuce leaves out, overlapping each other, to form a base for the sub. Spread mayonnaise over the leaves.
3. Stack the ham, cheese, and avocado slices as desired.
4. Add the tomato slices, then spread mustard over the top of the sub. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
5. Add the remaining lettuce leaves over the top to close off the sub.
6. Wrap as needed and enjoy immediately or on-the-go!
This makes a total of 1 serving of Quick Ham & Cheese Salad Sub. The serving comes out to be 422 calories, 31.6g fats, 3.9g net carbs, and 28.2g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 1 ounce butter lettuce leaf | 4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| 3 ounce cooked ham | 118 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.9 | 18.9 |
| 1 ounce gouda cheese | 101 | 7.8 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.6 | 7.1 |
| 2 ounce avocado | 95 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 1 | 1.1 |
| 1 ounce fresh tomatoes | 5 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 1 tablespoon mayonnaise | 94 | 10.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 2 teaspoon yellow mustard | 6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Totals | 422 | 31.6 | 8.8 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 28.2 |
Quick Ham & Cheese Salad Sub
Ingredients
- 1 ounce butter lettuce leaf
- 3 ounce cooked ham thinly sliced
- 1 ounce gouda cheese thinly sliced
- 2 ounce avocado thinly sliced
- 1 ounce fresh tomatoes sliced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients. To make the sub easier to handle, wrap in sandwich paper or crumpled parchment paper.
- Lay 1/2 of the lettuce leaves out, overlapping each other, to form a base for the sub. Spread mayonnaise over the leaves.
- Stack the ham, cheese, and avocado slices as desired.
- Add the tomato slices, then spread mustard over the top of the sub. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Add the remaining lettuce leaves over the top to close off the sub.
- Wrap as needed and enjoy immediately or on-the-go!
