Description
Italian Hoagie Dip: A crowd-pleasing and comforting dip loaded with Italian meats, cheeses, and peppers. Quick and easy to make for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Genoa salami, finely diced
- Ham, finely diced
- Provolone cheese, finely diced
- Red bell pepper, finely diced
- Green bell pepper, finely diced
- Red onion, finely diced
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Italian dressing
- Red wine vinegar
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients Begin by thoroughly washing and drying all vegetables. This crucial first step prevents excess moisture from making your Italian Hoagie Dip soggy. Using a sharp knife, dice the salami, ham, and provolone cheese into ¼-inch cubes. Keep the meats and cheese cold while working for easier cutting. For the vegetables, remove the seeds and membranes from the bell peppers before dicing them into similar-sized pieces as the meats. Finely dice the red onion, and shred the iceberg lettuce into thin strips.
- Step 2: Create Your Dressing Mix In a small bowl, combine the Italian dressing, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk thoroughly to integrate all herbs and spices evenly throughout the dressing. This flavor-packed mixture will transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dip that tastes just like your favorite Italian sandwich. Let this mixture sit while you assemble the other components to allow the flavors to develop.
- Step 3: Layer Your Dip Select a clear glass bowl to showcase the beautiful layers of your Italian Hoagie Dip. Begin the assembly with a layer of diced meats and cheese at the bottom – mix these together for even distribution. Next, add your colorful layer of diced bell peppers and red onions. Pour about two-thirds of your prepared dressing evenly over these layers, allowing it to seep down to the meats and cheese.
- Step 4: Final Touches and Chill Top the dip with your shredded lettuce, creating a fresh, crisp final layer. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the lettuce, focusing on even distribution. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, though 4-6 hours is ideal for the flavors to fully develop and meld together. This waiting period is what transforms separate ingredients into a cohesive Italian Hoagie Dip experience. Before serving, give everything a gentle toss to ensure flavors are well distributed.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 275 calories per serving
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 1140 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 9 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 14 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams