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

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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!

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

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Author: Kelly
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 Sandwiches
Diet: Low Calorie

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Instructions

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!

Notes

Try to slice the zucchini as thinly and uniformly as you can. Using a mandoline makes this a really easy task, but any sharp knife will work.
Substitute leftover roasted holiday turkey for the oven-roasted turkey.
If you want to make this a grilled turkey, ham, and cheese sandwich, butter or add mayo to the outside of the slices and cook in a skillet on both sides until golden brown and the cheese is melted. You can also put it in a panini press.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Sandwiches + Burgers + Wraps
Method: Pan-Seared
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

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