DiBella’s Sub Oil

When I was in college, Dibella’s was a tiny sub shop near campus. They made the best subs ever! The shop later grew, opened more locations, and eventually sold the name and recipe to Wegman’s. This is a close approximation to their “secret” recipe.

 New  Favorite Vegan Easy servings12 – 16 addedDecember 2025

• ½ cup soybean oil (or neutral vegetable oil)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 – 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or dried minced garlic)
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• (optional) ½ – 1 teaspoon lectin (soy or sunflower)
• 1 pinch dried basil

1. Whisk all ingredients until emulsified.
2. Store in a squeeze bottle; shake before use.
3. Drizzle lightly over subs, ideally mixing with mayo for authentic flavor.
4. See also Dibella’s sub rolls.

Tips

• Using soybean oil (if available), produces a lighter, less greasy feel.
• Lectin (if available) helps emulsify and prevent the oil and vinegar from separating.