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Grinder Sandwich Dip

This creamy grinder sandwich dip transforms a classic Italian hoagie into a scoopable, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Packed with deli meats, cheese, crisp lettuce, and a zesty herbed dressing, it’s perfect for parties, holidays, and easy entertaining.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Holiday, No Cook, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 1/4 cup sweet pepper rings chopped
  • 4 oz turkey breast diced
  • 4 oz ham diced
  • 4 oz salami diced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • phyllo cups or tortilla cups for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, oregano, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Fold in red onion and chopped sweet peppers.
  3. Add diced turkey, ham, salami, mozzarella, and parmesan. Mix gently.
  4. Fold in shredded lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp.
  5. Serve chilled with phyllo or tortilla cups.

Notes

Add lettuce just before serving to maintain crunch. This dip can be prepped ahead without lettuce and mixed in at the last minute.