Homemade Italian Hoagie Dip

Ingredients for Homemade Italian Hoagie Dip

• 1/4 lb salami, diced
• 1/4 lb pepperoni, diced
• 1/4 lb ham, diced
• 1/4 lb provolone cheese, diced
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped banana peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional)
• 1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Spatula or spoon for mixing
• Serving bowl
• Bread, crackers, or chips for dipping

How to Make Homemade Italian Hoagie Dip

1. Prep the ingredients: Dice the salami, pepperoni, ham, and provolone cheese into small, bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion, tomatoes, banana peppers, pickles, and lettuce.
2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix the dip: In a large bowl, combine the diced meats, cheese, onion, tomatoes, banana peppers, pickles, and lettuce. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Chill and serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with sliced baguette, crackers, or sturdy chips for dipping.

Tips and Tricks

• Make it ahead: You can prepare this dip several hours or even a day in advance. Just wait to add the lettuce until right before serving so it stays crisp.
• Spice it up: Add crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce if you like a little heat in your dip.
• Swap the meats: Feel free to customize the meats based on what you love—mortadella, capicola, or soppressata would all be delicious additions.
• Add more crunch: If you like your dip extra crunchy, toss in some chopped bell peppers or cucumbers for added texture.

Pairings for Italian Hoagie Dip

Serve this dip with slices of toasted baguette, crispy crackers, pita chips, or even sturdy tortilla chips. If you want to go the extra mile, you could also hollow out a bread loaf and serve the dip right inside the bread for a fun and edible presentation.

For drinks, a cold beer or a light Italian wine like Pinot Grigio would pair nicely with the salty, savory flavors in the dip.

How to Store Italian Hoagie Dip

Any leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just note that the lettuce may lose some of its crispness, so if you’re making the dip ahead of time, add the lettuce just before serving.