Tasting Table – Subway is launching a Fresh Fit menu which promises to serve up health-conscious subs that any consumer can feel good about eating.
Four new sandwiches are gracing the lineup, so of course I had to give them a try.
I was met with a mixed bag of offerings — while I downed one sandwich without hesitation, a couple others left me thinking I could have made something tastier at home.
Price, availability, and nutrition
While we can’t ensure each will be listed on the menu in perpetuity, all the sandwiches are made with ingredients that, to my knowledge, Subway has had for a while.
In terms of pricing, I got each sub as a 6-inch with no additions or substitutions, and each cost between $7.69 and $9.99, well within the typical range of sandwiches at my store.
What exactly makes these sandwiches “fresh” and “fit?” A couple things, actually. For starters, each sandwich is under 500 calories if you order a 6-inch.
Second, each has at least 20 grams of protein; and lastly, each is piled high with various veggies.
While I can’t call these Subway’s best sandwiches, there’s something to be said for having an easy, reliably healthy order that you don’t have to piece together yourself — for that, I’ll gladly give the company ample credit. Without further ado, let’s dig in.
Grilled Chicken & Avocado
Despite its extraordinarily messy appearance (yes, I did have to do some reconstruction before chowing down on this bad boy), I found Subway’s Grilled Chicken & Avocado sandwich to be my favorite of the four new offerings.
This sandwich is packed with a whopping 35 grams of protein and includes grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and baja chipotle sauce on multigrain bread …
