When it comes to memorable sandwiches, Philadelphia Hoagies often take center stage. Enjoy everything an Italian hoagie has to offer in this amazing (and easy) Hoagie Dip. Get ready to fall in love! People outside of Philly also often call this a Grinder Salad. Call it what you want, its delicious!
Depending on what state you are from you would call this Hoagie Dip or a Grinder Salad. If you have it on a roll, either and Italian Sub, an Italian Hoagie or a grinder sandwich. Being from Philly, its hoagie all the way!
I have no idea who first came up with this iconic recipe, it first came on my radar about 18 years ago when a friend brought it to my house. I actually posted a different recipe for it back in 2014, which you can see here. It's more chunky and doesn't have mayo.
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Why you'll love this hoagie dip recipe
- This simple low carb dip gives you all the flavors of your favorite hoagie or grinder sandwich without the bread.
- You can either enjoy this super easy to make hoagie dip as a salad. Just as is in a bowl. OR you can scoop it out onto slices of a proper seeded roll, a Philadelphia staple for sandwiches.
- It's easily customizable, just swap the italiam meats for turkey or ham. Take this in whichever flavor direction you want.
- It holds up well the next day.
- It's great for lunch as a grinder salad when you are watching your carbs.
Hoagie Dip is a Philly favorite! Make Italian Hoagie Dip, Turkey Hoagie Dip or Ham Hoagie Dip. Whatever your favorite hoagie sandwich is, alter this appetizer recipe after that.
Philly has their sports teams, Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, Sixers and the Philadelphia Union. We have our history rich city and surrounding suburbs AND we have our iconic sandwich's. Hoagies, cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches. MMM-mmm!
If I had to pick one as a favorite, it would be the roast pork. Johns Roast Pork is a MUST eat when in Philly!
Ingredients
- Capicola
- Ham
- Genoa salami
- Provolone
- Lettuce
- Banana Peppers
- Pickles
- Italian seasoning or oregano
- Black pepper
- Red wine vinegar
- Mayo
- Oil
- Onions and tomatoes are optional but yummy!!
Instructions
- Chop up your meats, cheese, peppers, onions, tomatoes and pickles into small pieces
- Shred your lettuce
- Combine meats, cheese, veggies in a bowl, season, add red wine vinegar, oil and mayo, toss and enjoy!
Variations
- Add in as little or as much or the main ingredients as you enjoy.
- Add in other favorite ingredients from the type of hoagie you enjoy best.
- Switch it up and make Turkey Hoagie Dip.
Storage
- This easy to make hoagie dip keeps well, leftovers are great as a grinder salad the next day.
- If you want to make it ahead of time, I say assemble everything except the lettuce, may, red wine vinegar. Add that just before serving.
Other party recipes you may enjoy
- The easiest (just 5 ingredients) and BEST Hot Onion Dip. People go crazy for this recipe!
- Bacon Cheese Jalapeno Bread is great for a cheese or charcuterie board. It's a quick bread, no yeast or rising necessary.
- Bacon Jam another favorite and perfect for cheese and charcuterie boards. Especially delicious on burgers!!
Hoagie Dip
Ingredients
- ¼ pound capicola ham
- ¼ pound Genoa salami
- ¼ pound ham
- ¼ pound Provolone cheese or Land O Lakes American white
- 1 TBS finely chopped onion or more to taste
- ⅓ cup chopped banana peppers (pickled from a jar)
- ⅓ cup chopped Kosher pickle
- 3 cups shredded and chopped iceberg lettuce (or a whole small head)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped grape tomatoes (more or less)
- black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a little heat
- Italian seasoning or oregano (don't skimp)
- 1 TBS red wine vinegar (more or less)
- ½ TBS olive oil (more or less)
- ⅓ cup mayo (more or less)
Instructions
- Combine meats, cheese, lettuce, peppers, pickles onions, tomatoes and seasoning in a large bowl and toss very well.
- Add in oil, red wine vinegar and may toss to combine.
- Serve alongside thin slices of crusty Italian bread, seeded if you can find it. Or slices of crusty fresh French bread.
Shelby says
So good and I really love the capicola in this recipe. I could scoop this into a sub roll and eat it that way too! Delicious!
Colleen says
No shame in that! It's a chopped hoagie, however there is nothing like a proper seeded Philly roll, mmm!
Kristin says
What a great idea to turn the awesome flavors of the Philly hoagie into a dip! This will be perfect for a game day appetizer. I love that I can adjust the ingredients and really customize this to what we like. Thanks for the great recipe!
Eileen Kelly says
Hoagie Dip is one of my family's favorites. This is everything we love on a great Italian sandwich in dip form. I have to make a double batch as they eat it all up. Great for our tailgate parties.