Hoagie Salad Food

GIANT HOAGIE

Steps:

• For the basil mayo: Puree the basil, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt to taste in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
• For the red wine dressing: In a Mason jar with a lid, combine the red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, honey, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Shake vigorously until well combined.
• For the hoagie: Mix together the romaine, bell peppers and some vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the roll horizontally, then remove the insides of the top of the roll to create a well. Spread basil mayo on each side.
• Place the capicola, mortadella, and salami along the bottom, then top with the provolone. Add the tomatoes, and then top with the olives, pepperoncini and roasted peppers.
• Fill the well in the top of the roll with the dressed romaine and bell peppers and form a sandwich. Cut into small slices and serve immediately.

MARY ALICE'S HOAGIE DIP

Steps:

• Chop the onion, pepperoncini, lettuce and tomato into bite-size pieces. Dice the meats and cheese.
• Combine the chopped vegetables, meats and cheese in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, olive oil, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes and stir until everything is all mixed up and tasty. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Carve out the center of the bread loaf to make a bowl (don't cut through the bottom) and cut the scraps into bite-size pieces. Serve the hoagie dip in the bread bowl, with the extra bread and hoagie rolls to scoop it up. Yummers!

HOAGIE DIP

Steps:

• Tear the ham, salami and American cheese into small pieces. Place in a large bowl.
• In a medium bowl, blend the mayonnaise and oregano. Mix the mayonnaise mixture into the ham mixture 1/2 cup at a time, until meats and cheese are well coated. Mix in the onion.
• Before serving, mix in the lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with the hoagie roll pieces for dipping.

HOAGIE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar; add oregano, salt, and pepper to taste; whisk and set aside.
• Rinse cooked macaroni in cold water; drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients to the macaroni; toss gently.
• Pour oil/vinegar mixture on top; toss gently.
• Cover and refrigerate a few hours before serving.

SHRIMP AVOCADO HOAGIES

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl combine shrimp, avocados, carrots, and salad dressing.
• Halve hoagie buns.
• Using a spoon, slightly hollow bottoms and tops of hoagie buns, leaving 1/2-inch shell. Discard excess bread.
• Toast buns.
• Spoon shrimp mixture into hoagie buns. Serve with lemon wedges.