Italian Sub Dressing with Garlic Olive Oil and Traditional Balsamic

Every good Italian sub has a secret, and it's never the meat. It's what's dripping into the bread underneath it.

This dressing starts with our Infused Garlic Olive Oil, which does the job of a dozen minced cloves without any of the chopping, and finishes with a real drizzle of Traditional 18 Year Old Balsamic for depth you just can't get from a bottle off a grocery store shelf. A splash of Lambrusco red wine vinegar keeps it sharp, and a little Dijon and honey pull it all together into something genuinely balanced.

Whisk it up in one jar, and you've got dressing for a week of subs, salads, and anything else that could use a little help.

One Jar, Every Sandwich Night

The best part of this dressing is that it keeps. Make a batch on Sunday and you've got a ready-to-go drizzle for sandwiches, a dressing for a quick side salad, or a marinade base for grilled vegetables, all week long, no extra effort required.

A good Italian sub isn't about piling on more meat. It's about what's dripping into the bread underneath it.

— The Olive 'n Vinnie's Kitchen

We use our Garlic Olive Oil as the base here because it means you skip mincing entirely and still get that deep, roasted garlic flavor all the way through. Then the Traditional 18 Year Old Balsamic brings the kind of thick, syrupy sweetness that a thin grocery store balsamic just can't touch.

Skips the Mincing Entirely

Infused Garlic Olive Oil

🧄 Garlic 🫒 Fresh-Pressed Olive 🥄 Savory Finish

Deep, roasted garlic flavor infused straight into the oil, so you get all the depth of fresh garlic without the smell on your hands. The base for this dressing, and just as good brushed on bread or tossed with roasted vegetables.

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The Depth This Dressing Needs

Traditional 18 Year Old Balsamic

🍇 Dark Grape Must ⏳ Slow-Aged 🇮🇹 Modena, Italy

Thick, syrupy, and deeply complex, this is the balsamic that turns a basic dressing into something people ask about. A staple for anyone who wants their sandwiches, salads, or cheese boards to taste like they came from a real Italian table.

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From the Olive 'n Vinnie's Kitchen

Italian Sub Dressing

The drizzle that makes every sandwich night better.

Prep 10 min

Cook None

Total 10 min

Makes About 1 Cup

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

1 tbsp Italian herb seasoning
Salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Garlic Olive Oil
Just under 1/4 cup Traditional 18 Year Old Balsamic
About 1/4 cup Lambrusco red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

Add the herbs, salt, and pepper to a bowl or jar.
Pour in the Garlic Olive Oil, Traditional Balsamic, and red wine vinegar.
Add the Dijon and honey, if using.
Whisk well until fully combined.
Drizzle generously on an Italian sub, or use as a dressing all week long.

Make-ahead tip: This keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week. Give it a good shake before each use since it will separate.

Make It Your Own

Swap the honey for a pinch of sugar if you want it less sweet, or add a pinch of crushed red pepper for some heat. This also makes a fantastic marinade base for grilled chicken or vegetables, not just a sandwich drizzle.

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Vinnie's Tip

This dressing is genuinely great for more than subs — toss it with a simple green salad, drizzle it over a caprese, or use it as a dip for warm bread. Come taste both products together in the shop before you build your own version at home.