Short for a submarine sandwich, this crispy bacon, caramelised onion & melted cheese sub is simply subperb, Chef! Sided with a toasted almond, cooling cucumber & fresh greens salad. Before you dive in, remember to submerge the dish in the delicious ranch dressing.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
A IS FOR Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
YOU CAN’T BEAT BACON
Return a pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
WHAT’SUB?
Cut the top of the baguette lengthways - don’t cut all the way through! Stuff with the chopped bacon, the caramelised Onion, and the cheese. Place the baguette directly onto a hot oven rack and an oven proof dish with water onto the oven floor. Bake until the cheese has melted and crispy, 8-10 minutes.
NUTTY SALAD
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber half-moons, the rinsed leaves, the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
SENSATIONAL SUB
Plate up the nutty leaf salad, and side with the toasted sub. Drizzle over the ranch dressing, and enjoy.
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
A IS FOR Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
YOU CAN’T BEAT BACON
Return a pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from tthe pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
WHAT’SUB?
Cut the top of the baguettes lengthways - don’t cut all the way through! Stuff with the chopped bacon, the caramelised Onion, and the cheese. Place the baguettes directly onto a hot oven rack and an oven proof dish with water onto the oven floor. Bake until the cheese has melted and crispy, 8-10 minutes.
NUTTY SALAD
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber half-moons, the rinsed leaves, the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
SENSATIONAL SUB
Plate up the nutty leaf salad, and side with the toasted sub. Drizzle over the ranch dressing, and enjoy.
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
A IS FOR Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
YOU CAN’T BEAT BACON
Return a pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
WHAT’SUB?
Cut the top of the baguettes lengthways - don’t cut all the way through! Stuff with the chopped bacon, the caramelised Onion, and the cheese. Place the baguettes directly onto a hot oven rack and an oven proof dish with water onto the oven floor. Bake until the cheese has melted and crispy, 8-10 minutes.
NUTTY SALAD
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber half-moons, the rinsed leaves, the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
SENSATIONAL SUB
Plate up the nutty leaf salad, and side with the toasted sub. Drizzle over the ranch dressing, and enjoy.
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
A IS FOR Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
YOU CAN’T BEAT BACON
Return a pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
WHAT’SUB?
Cut the top of the baguettes lengthways - don’t cut all the way through! Stuff with the chopped bacon, the caramelised Onion, and the cheese. Place the baguettes directly onto a hot oven rack and an oven proof dish with water onto the oven floor. Bake until the cheese has melted and crispy, 8-10 minutes.
NUTTY SALAD
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber half-moons, the rinsed leaves, the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
SENSATIONAL SUB
Plate up the nutty leaf salad, and side with the toasted sub. Drizzle over the ranch dressing, and enjoy.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R84.11
for 4 servings · R21.03 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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Ranch Dressing needs 200 mlRanch Dressing 180 g R44.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R44.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Streaky Pork Bacon - 16 strips
- Sourdough Baguettes
- Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Bacon Ranch Sub?
The preparation time for Bacon Ranch Sub with a nutty leaf salad is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Bacon Ranch Sub with a nutty leaf salad?
The total time required to make Bacon Ranch Sub with a nutty leaf salad is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Bacon Ranch Sub provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Bacon Ranch Sub?
Almonds, Cucumber, Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, Green Leaves, Onion, Ranch Dressing, Sourdough Baguette, Streaky Pork Bacon
What is the nutritional information of Bacon Ranch Sub?
Calories: 864, Carbs: 95 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 39.2 grams, Sugar: 17 grams, Salt: 1614 grams
How do I prepare Bacon Ranch Sub?
SENSATIONAL SUB: Plate up the nutty leaf salad, and side with the toasted sub. Drizzle over the ranch dressing, and enjoy. NUTTY SALAD: In a bowl, combine the cucumber half-moons, the rinsed leaves, the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. A IS FOR ALMONDS: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. CARAMELISED ONIONS: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover. WHAT’SUB?: Cut the top of the baguettes lengthways - don’t cut all the way through! Stuff with the chopped bacon, the caramelised onion, and the cheese. Place the baguettes directly onto a hot oven rack and an oven proof dish with water onto the oven floor. Bake until the cheese has melted and crispy, 8-10 minutes. YOU CAN’T BEAT BACON: Return a pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from tthe pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Bacon Ranch Sub?
Almonds, Cucumber, Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, Green Leaves, Onion, Ranch Dressing, Sourdough Baguette, Streaky Pork Bacon
How many calories does Bacon Ranch Sub have?
864 calories
How much fat content does Bacon Ranch Sub have?
grams