If you’re searching for a way to satisfy your craving for a big, juicy sub without overloading on carbs, this no-bread treat is for you. “Pickle subs” require swapping bread for large pickle slices so you can still enjoy a sandwich without the carbs. It’s way more inventive than a lettuce wrap!

This video from Delish showcases how you can take large pickles, slice and core them and then put mayo, mustard, ham, cheese and tomato in between to create an amazing sub-style sandwich. You won’t miss bread at all when you end up with this delicious-looking meal.

These subs will absolutely upgrade your desk lunch, make a great treat for the kids or be a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Of course, you can also substitute the sandwich ingredients to include your own personal favorites.

For example, a recipe from Canadian Cooking Adventures shows how you can layer pickled beef brisket, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing in between pickle slices to create a low-carb version of a classic Reuben sandwich.

A version from Wicked Stuffed also highlights how using pickle slices can upgrade a regular tuna salad sandwich. This recipe suggests adding fresh dill to go along with the salt and pepper. Yum-my.

You can incorporate pickle slices to make wraps too. This recipe from Unsophisticook shows how you can place cream cheese wedges around a pickle and then wrap everything in a slice of dried beef. Slice them into rounds, and you’ve got yourself one delicious snack or appetizer.

The Momdot website also makes it clear that these roll-ups are so easy to make, you can get your kids in on the preparation. So, meal prep just got way easier!

Plus, look at how delicious this version looks in a kid’s lunchbox. All it requires is some turkey, American cheese and a little bit of mayo to wrap around the pickle slices.

With sub, sandwich and wrap recipes this savory, your bread-eating days are numbered!