Deli Sandwich Recipe

The term ‘deli sandwich’ is a broad name for a sandwich that’s made with cold meats and sliced cheeses from the deli counter. Deli sandwiches can be made anywhere, but were popularised in the delis of New York, where the humble deli is a huge part of the culinary culture. 

For a sandwich to be considered a ‘deli sandwich’, it needs to include some sort of deli meat like roast beef, turkey, ham, chicken or salami. They also need to have slices of cheese, and a garnish. All foods that can commonly be found in a local deli. The sandwich is also typically served with white, sourdough or a sub roll and is sliced in half. 

There’s plenty of variations, but a classic deli sandwich generally contains some type of meat, like provolone, pastrami, salami or turkey, and sliced cheeses such as Swiss, mortadella, mozzarella, or cheddar. Common garnishes are pickles, mustard, mayonnaise, and Russian dressing, all sandwiched between two slices of fresh bread such as sourdough, white bread or even a crunchy roll. You may also find some recipes that include vegetables like lettuce, tomato or cucumber.