Italian Sub Dressing (Submarine Sauce)

A small jar of sub sauce, surrounded by sub fillings.

Italian Sub Dressing (Submarine Sauce)

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This homemade Italian sub dressing is easy to make and is the key to achieving the local sub shop experience at home!

Course Condiments, Sauces

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 71

Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey* warmed if thick or crystallized
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or an additional 2 tablespoons of olive oil
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a glass jar, small bowl, or mini blender.
Combine all of the ingredients using a milk frother, whisk, or by blending until smooth. If a jar was used, add a lid and shake vigorously.
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or other ingredients according to your preferences.
Use immediately, or chill before serving.

Notes

Serve with your favorite Submarine sandwiches, salads, sub-in-a-tub, etc. It also works wonderfully as a tangy dipping sauce.

Storage: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. Discard if there are any signs of spoilage. The sauce may separate into layers once it has settled, but a quick whisk or shake of the jar will easily combine it again. If the oil hardens, leave the dressing at room temperature for 10-15 minutes first, or run hot water along the outside of the sealed jar to help soften it quickly.

Without mayo: Mayonnaise helps to give the salad a nice creaminess, but if you prefer not to use mayonnaise, you can swap it for 2 additional tablespoons of olive oil instead.

*Honey: This adds the perfect sweetness to create a balance. It can be swapped for maple syrup, sugar, or the sweetener of your choice.

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