If you're looking for a new summer sandwich or something for your next high tea celebration, this deli-style prosciutto and provolone sandwich is delicious and easy to make. Thin ribbons of pan-seared zucchini paired with prosciutto cotto (paper-thin cooked Italian deli ham) a little arugula and mixed salad greens, a hint of mayo, oven-roasted turkey, and slices of sweet provolone cheese on whole wheat -- make a perfect brown-bag special or something tasty for family picnics.

No Need for Takeout -- Deli-Style Sandwiches are Easy to Make at Home

This is the kind of sandwich you might find at your favorite deli or on the menu at Panera or a nice sandwich shop around town. But with minimal effort, you can skip the lines and customize your own sandwiches at home. Taking the time to sautée a small amount of tender zucchini makes all the difference in an otherwise humble sandwich.

If you've never had thin slices of golden brown pan-seared zucchini on top of a sandwich before, it adds a whole other dimension of delicious (and healthy) flavor and it only takes a few extra minutes to cook it. The thinner and more consistent the thickness is, the faster they cook and the more enjoyable they are to bite into.

Prosciutto, Turkey & Provolone Sandwich w/Sautéed Zucchini Ingredients

The only effort that really goes into making this sandwich is the quick 5-minute pan-sear on the sliced zucchini. Using a mandoline to make the slices will keep them uniform in thickness, but any sharp knife will do.

4 slices of your favorite sandwich bread or roll
1 small or medium zucchini, washed, cut in half, and thinly sliced (vertically)
enough prosciutto cotto for 2 sandwiches
enough oven-roasted turkey for 2 sandwiches
2 slices of provolone cheese
mayo (or another condiment of choice)
arugula or mixed salad greens or lettuce of choice
extra virgin olive oil (for pan-searing zucchini)
serve with pickles and homemade potato chips or french fries

Serve it with a Side of French Fries or Homemade Potato Chips

super thin and crispy homemade potato chips on a white paper towel in the sunlight

perfectly golden brown and crispy twice-fried french fries

golden brown super crispy french fries bathing in sunshine

How to Make Deli-Style Prosciutto, Turkey & Provolone Sandwich w/Sautéed Zucchini

Sauté the zucchini. Drizzle a little olive oil into a skillet set over medium-hi heat, and just before it begins to smoke, add the zucchini slices in a single layer, add a little salt, and do not move them once they hit the pan. Sear them until golden brown on the first side and flip them over using a pair of tongs. Season with salt and cook for just a couple more minutes, until golden brown. Remove the slices from the skillet and allow them to cool while you build the sandwiches.
Assemble the sandwiches. Add a little mayo to the bread, add pan-seared zucchini slices overlapping them, and add the prosciutto, oven-roasted turkey, provolone cheese, and mixed salad greens. Top it with the last slice of bread, cut it in half and Enjoy!