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    Home » Salads » Jimmy John’s Unwich Recipe

    Jimmy John’s Unwich Recipe

    Published: Jun 26, 2017 · Modified: Jan 21, 2022 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Make your own Jimmy John’s unwich at home, Jimmy John’s style! This is such a great way to ditch the carb- and calorie-loaded bread and enjoy a healthy salad in the form of a sandwich.

    Why This Recipe Works

    I recently fell madly in love with Jimmy John’s delicious Unwich. I typically don’t consume a ton of bread in the summer, so the love happened hard and fast. Using lettuce to hold together sandwich ingredients is pure genius!

    Last week I had a craving for an Unwich, so I made an impromptu stop at JJ’s. I was so excited to eat it, but sorely disappointed when I removed the wrapping. Inside of the lettuce was, well, a lot of AIR, along with three tiny tomato slices and a sad squirt of mayo sitting atop a pathetic-looking piece or two of turkey.

    The food blogger in me said I CAN DO BETTER, so I took action. I stopped at the store and picked up ingredients to make a WAY cheaper, WAY more packed, WAY tastier version of the Unwich. Friends, I introduce you to the Meg-Unwich!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Iceberg lettuce leaves – Butter lettuce also creates a nice pocket to build a sandwich in.

    Deli meat – Turkey, ham or any combination of meats work.

    Veggies – Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, avocados.

    Condiments – Mustard or mayo, vinaigrette are delicious choices.

    Seasoned salt – Sprinkle seasoned salt, oregano or garlic salt over your sandwich.

    Watch This Web Story On A Healthy Sandwich

    Make a low carb and low calorie unwich between your fingers for a delicious lunch!

    How To Make a Jimmy John’s Unwich

    Just one simple step!

    Make an iceberg lettuce “bowl” two leaves deep. Place the following ingredients inside:

    • 3-4 slices turkey
    • 3 small tomato slices
    • Thinly sliced cucumbers
    • Handful of assorted, chopped veggies (if desired)
    • Mustard and/or mayo
    • Seasoned salt

    Wrap tightly, enclosing them like burritos. Wrap with parchment paper for added stability.

    What Is An Unwich

    An Unwich is a breadless sandwich created by Jimmy John’s as a way to enjoy a healthy, carbless sandwich. This is a great option for people who might be avoiding gluten and/or carbs. The lettuce acts as the bread or wrap, holding the contents of the unwich together and adding a delicious crunch.

    How Many Calories In An Unwich

    There are 342 calories in the Unwich listed in this recipe, compared to 550+ calories if the same ingredients were sandwiched between sliced of bread. So much healthier than fast food!

    Unwich Ingredient Options

    The options are endless for filling up pieces of lettuce to create an unwich. Consider these delicious possibilities:

    • Load it up with salami, ham, mozzarella and tomatoes with Italian dressing.
    • Bell peppers, sprouts and hummus would be a delicious option!
    • Turn it into a BLT!
    • Load it up with meat. Sliced smoked ham, roast beef, turkey breast and salami and top it off with your favorite condiments.
    • Put a few spoonfuls of chicken salad or tuna salad inside.
    • Cream cheese or provolone, cucumber slices and seasoned salt…YUM!
    • Shredded chicken, guacamole or avocado spread and your favorite hot sauce!
    • Pack in the turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo and seasoned salt!
    • Peek at JJ’s menu and turn some of their most popular menu items into unwiches: JJ Gargantuan, Italian Night Club, Club Unwich, Gourmet Veggie Club, Tuna Salad Unwich and Beach Club!

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    Craving More Healthy Salad Options?

    • Best Chopped Salad – This chopped salad is packed with delicious ingredients including candied pecans, red onions, avocado, tomatoes and more!
    • Edamame Tomato Corn Salad – Edamame Tomato Corn Salad is my favorite salad recipe of ALL TIME. This delicious salad is a crowd-pleaser, enjoyed any time of the year. Bring this to a party and it will be devoured immediately!
    • Loaded Veggie Salad – This versatile Loaded Veggie Salad is EASY to make and it is packed with healthy ingredients, such as chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes and avocados. It is a delicious lunch, wrap filling, party side or even a topping for chicken!
    • Quinoa Edamame Salad – Quinoa Edamame Salad is great for parties and can be served in throw-away cups for serving ease. Also great as a salad to have in the fridge. It is packed with fresh fruit and veggies.
    • Crunchy Bok Choy Salad – This crunchy, veggie-packed Bok Choy Salad is a great dish to bring to parties. Prepare this one just before serving. It will quickly become a salad favorite!
    • Avocado Berry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette – This is the most beautiful, vibrant salad you’ll ever meet that also aligns with the Whole30 diet! There is such an intriguing combination of flavors and textures and you’ll want to eat it every single day.

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    Jimmy John’s Unwich Recipe

    Make your own Jimmy John's unwich at home, Jimmy John's style! This is such a great way to ditch the carb- and calorie-loaded bread and enjoy a healthy salad in the form of a sandwich.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 84kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 4 large iceberg lettuce leaves
    • 6 slices turkey
    • 1 small tomato cut into slices
    • 1/2 cucumber peeled and sliced
    • handful assorted sliced veggies if desired
    • mustard or mayo
    • seasoned salt sprinkled

    Instructions

    • Make two iceberg lettuce “bowls,” two leaves deep. Divide the remaining ingredients between them and wrap tightly, enclosing them like burritos. Wrap with parchment paper for added stability.

    Notes

    • Load it up with salami, ham, mozzarella and tomatoes with Italian dressing.
    • Bell peppers, sprouts and hummus would be a delicious option!
    • Turn it into a BLT!
    • Load it up with meat. Sliced smoked ham, roast beef, turkey breast and salami and top it off with your favorite condiments.
    • Put a few spoonfuls of chicken salad or tuna salad inside.
    • Cream cheese or provolone, cucumber slices and seasoned salt…YUM!
    • Shredded chicken, guacamole or avocado spread and your favorite hot sauce!
    • Pack in the turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo and seasoned salt!
    • Peek at JJ’s menu and turn some of their most popular menu items into unwiches: JJ Gargantuan, Italian Night Club, Club Unwich, Gourmet Veggie Club, Tuna Salad Unwich and Beach Club!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 539IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cheryl

      July 05, 2022 at 7:51 pm

      To make it more diet-friendly, opt for the mustard (I prefer the spicy kind) and add a pickle for more flavor. Use turkey or chicken breast deli meat but decrease the # of slices. To help keep it together, do what JJ does and wrap the bottom in parchment paper. I’m on WW and I eat unwiches all the time. 🙂

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        July 07, 2022 at 10:38 pm

        Good either way you enjoy it. Thanks for the tips, Cheryl!

        Reply
    2. JessH

      February 18, 2022 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      I love the concept of this, and the personal touch to make it how you want. As a previous JJs employee I can tell you from your story that that store did not follow strict recipes but to have the personal touch, the real avocado rather than spread/gauc makes its so much better. I love the personal touch, the best way to get what you truly crave!!!

      Reply
    3. Alice

      August 15, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      I would make this but the actual execution of rolling it puts me off. Instructions are a little sketchy, just says “wrap tightly.” Any tips on keeping ingredients inside, not tearing the wrap?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        August 16, 2021 at 8:06 pm

        That’s a great question Alice. I would say find a couple of full pieces without any tears in them of iceberg lettuce. Butter and romaine also could work. Then you can overlap the lettuce into a larger piece and roll so you have more to work with. You could also just simply put the ingredients in between the ingredients and use the lettuce like a couple of slices of bread with ingredients not rolled in but just held between the lettuce. Your choice, whichever doesn’t make you not enjoy this great unwich!

        Reply
    4. Jan Wilson

      June 08, 2021 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars
      I made the unwich tonight!! I loved it! I order at least one a week from jimmy johns, great idea!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        June 09, 2021 at 3:45 pm

        It’s something that is SO good and I forget how easy it is too. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply

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