This Italian Sub Bruschetta has all the flavors of your favorite sub sandwich. Perfect for appetizers, tailgating or a fun dinner at home.
We usually get a bunch of apps together instead of a big meal, that way you can taste all the food and not get too filled up on one thing. So whether you’ve got wings or nachos or pizza, you can have it all.
One of my favorite appetizers to eat is bruschetta. I’m always looking for different ways to make it though, and this Italian Sub Bruschetta is just one of the ideas I came up with. 
Take all the flavors of your favorite Italian Sub sandwich and pile it on a toasted piece of bread…it’s crazy good. No soggy bread here since you pile on the toppings with each bruschetta bite, so the bread stays super crispy.
We’re going to be making a big batch of this for watching the Suer Bowl and college basketball, I’m going to be getting lots of couch time with all these games going on. I’d better get the food going…
The key to this recipe is making sure you dice up all the ingredients small, and around the same size. You want to be able to pile this on top of the bread and have it stay on, not fall off into a pile on your plate. So get in there and start chopping!
All that’s left to do after that is to get it in the fridge for a while so the flavors can come together.
Toast up some bread, get a bag of shredded lettuce and you’re ready for game time.
I like to serve this Italian Sub Bruschetta in a large bowl with a bowl of the shredded lettuce on the side then let everyone assemble as they eat. Make your friends work once in a while for their food – you did all that chopping.
And like I said before – no one likes soggy bread so it’s best to make these up as you eat them!
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Easy Party Food: Italian Sub Bruschetta
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
This appetizer tastes just like an Italian sub!
Perfect for parties or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (227 g) boiled ham
- 4 oz (113 g) capicola
- 4 oz (113 g) salami
- 4 oz (113 g) provolone
- 1 cups (237 ml) diced grape tomatoes
- 16 oz (454 g) jar hot pepper rings
- 0.25 - 0.5 cups (59 - 118 ml) diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) olive oil
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) red wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- pinch sugar
- 1 Italian baguette
- 3 cups (710 ml) shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Add all the ham, capicola, salami, provolone, tomatoes, peppers, and onion to a large bowl.
- Whisk the oregano, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and pour over the meat, cheese, and peppers.
- Mix well to combine, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- To serve, place the shredded lettuce on top of a piece of bread and top with the sub filling.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality, freshly sliced meats and cheeses.
- If you don’t have grape tomatoes, use cherry or Roma tomatoes, halved or quartered.
- To prevent soggy bread, assemble the bruschetta just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bread works best for the bruschetta?
A sturdy bread like ciabatta or a baguette is ideal, as it will hold up well to the toppings and remain crispy.
How do I prevent the bread from getting soggy?
Make sure to toast the bread before adding the toppings, and serve the bruschetta immediately to keep it crisp.
Why is it important to dice the ingredients small and evenly?
Dicing the ingredients small and around the same size ensures they stay on the bread without falling off, making for easier and neater bites.
As unsexy as this is, it has become one of my go to party foods lately. And people absolutely LOVE IT.