This homemade submarine dressing recipe is bursting with Italian flavors. Itโs the perfect sub dressing/hoagie dressing, or stir it into salads paired with Italian meats and cheeses. Itโs even flavorful enough to be a dipping oil for bread.
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Submarine dressing is the most common dressing to go on a sub. Itโs usually an oil based dressing with vinegar (sometime balsamic), Italian seasoning and salt/pepper. This foundation is then customized/built upon.
Itโs rich but also tangy and bright. Making it at home is also said to be healthier as store bought submarine sauce has an extensive ingredient list with lots of preservatives to ensure it has a long shelf-life.
Other dressings you may also find on subs:
The main ingredients that make this Submarine Dressing recipe fantastic are the following:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
If possible, using extra virgin over regular olive oil is a must for this Italian sub dressing. Itโs richer in flavor so yields the best end result.
Red Wine Vinegar
I prefer red wine vinegar over white and balsamic as itโs got a sweeter brightness.
Garlic
One clove of raw garlic goes a long way in a dressing. Raw garlic over cooked is a lot more pungent but equally, thatโs why itโs so flavorful in dressings!
Italian Seasoning
Itโs usually a blend of dried oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary and sage. Thatโs why itโs such a good short cut ingredient to use, itโs already got a great flavor profile!
See the recipe card for full information on all ingredients and quantities.
Add mayonnaise: for a creamy Italian sub dressing add a bit of mayo.
Use different vinegar: many people prefer to use balsamic vinegar. You can also use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar if you prefer for this homemade submarine dressing.
Use different oil: You could use a herb-infused olive oil if youโre feeling wild. Something like basil oil will taste delicious with these ingredients.
Add some spice: this could be with red pepper/chilli flakes or with fresh chillies. For the most cohesive dressing, I would finely chop the chilli so that you donโt get big bites of spice in your submarine sandwich sauce.
3. Finely chop the garlic clove, then add a pinch of coarse salt to the top. Using the side of your knife and the coarseness of the salt, squish and mash the garlic to form a paste then add it to the jar (Image 3).
4. Add the remaining ingredients, red wine vinegar, black pepper, honey, and if you want, chili flakes, to the jar and give it a good shake (Image 4).
If you have leftover submarine dressing, consider using it on one of these yummy recipes; Grinder Salad (Italian Sub Salad), Simple Tricolore Salad, The Best Turkey Sandwich in 10 minutes!
There are so many ways you can use submarine dressing whether it be on a salad, to dip a sandwich, or even to add to the top of pizza (Yum!). Here are some recipes you can consider using this sub dressing instead of the dressing that is meant for it:
Refrigerator: Some people say itโs fine for up to 1 week, I find usually itโs fine to consume the Italian hoagie dressing recipe within 2 weeks.
Freezer: This recipe only takes two minutes to make, so I wouldnโt recommend it as a freezer recipe.
If you plan to refrigerate your sub sauce, you may discover it has solidified in the refrigerator. Here is what you can do:
Un-Solidify it: Place it on the counter top for 15 minutes before use or place it in a warm cup or bowl of water for 5-10 minutes.
Try preventing it: Add an emulsifier like mustard or egg or use a different oil like grapeseed or walnut oil that will not solidify in the cold.
Yes, in order to keep the dressing fresh, you should store it in the fridge.
Set it in a warm bowl or cup of water or leave it on the counter for an hour to come up to room temp.
Generally up to a week but sometimes itโll stay fresh for just under two weeks.
Need inspiration for some main meal recipes? Try my Chicken and Chorizo Risotto, Baked Chicken and Cauliflower, Slow Cooker Gammon Joint (Best honey roast ham!)
If you tried this Submarine Dressing Recipe, it would mean so much to me if you could leave a review & a star rating to let me know how you found it! I love hearing about your experiences – it motivates me to keep creating more and more recipes for you guys ๐ Let’s get cooking! – Mimi x
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