This Prosciutto Parmesan Arugula Sandwich is the perfect sandwich for a picnic. So perfect it was the picnic sandwich featured in the Movie Sideways.
Happy Summer everyone. The skies are blue and the sun is hot and the ‘livin is easy…well not really. Around this time every year, we’re starting to hear the phrases like “back to school” and “where has the Summer gone” and we start feeling the crunch to invite everyone over that we’ve not invited over yet. There’s still Summer entertaining to complete before those evenings turn to crisp, cool sweater weather. But it’s hot and turning on the oven or standing out in the sun over a hot grill doesn’t sound all that much fun. Enter no-cook Summer entertaining without a flame or a pot of boiling water in sight.
And what a perfect project for our August Blogger’s Clue event. Happy 2nd Wednesday to all, and that means we’re joining in the Blogger’s Clue fun. Blogger’s Clue is a monthly party created by Liz over at That Skinny Chick can Bake. For each assignment, we’re given a clue, and a blog and we’re to take that clue and find a recipe to make. This month that clue was Beat the Heat!
I was assigned to Heather’s blog, Girlichef. When I first started blogging six years ago, Heather’s blog was one of the first I found. I’ve followed, admired, and envied her photography skills for all of these years. She had just started blogging a few months before me and we share a passion for Mexican food. I really felt a connection when I found her blog.
Heather is the Super Hero Action Figure of our food blog world. I have no idea how she has time to raise a family, blog practically every day, be involved in every blogging group out there and with most of them volunteers her time to help organize, round up and mentor new bloggers. Wonder Woman watch out, Heather’s formidable competition.
With her army of recipes, I knew I had my work cut out for me. But back to connections. I somehow quickly landed on a post she did about one of my favorite all time favorite movies, Sideways. Wine Country, adventure, drama, romance and disfunction…this movie is one we’ve watched ten times since it’s release. Hubs and I even took a trip to the Santa Barbara/Solvang area and traced the paths of wineries and restaurants that were featured in the movie.
Bingo! Prosciutto, Parmesan Arugula Sandwich is from a scene in the movie where the characters take a break from the drama and enjoy an idyllic picnic with bottle of wine on a blanket enjoying conversation, wine and food smack dab in the middle of California wine country and I knew my search for a no-cook recipe was over.
Another little coincidence in this post is that bottle of Dreaming Tree Chardonnay that Heather featured. My good friends in Denver have just introduced us to this Dave Matthews wine. We’ve really enjoyed every bottle we’ve had. A lack of minerality in the flavor of this Chardonnay just happened to be a perfect pairing for this sandwich. Thank you Heather!
Chewy ciabatta, salty prosciutto and peppery arugula come together for a great sandwich with a generous drizzle of truffle oil. I splurged on a tiny little bottle of black truffle oil and I’m so glad I did. Even with all of those wonderful ingredients, I really felt it stole the show.
This sandwich is so good it rivals everyone’s favorite, The Best Sandwich In The World.
A great sandwich to enjoy with a crisp Chardonnay. The perfect picnic sandwich
- 2 Ciabattini/Ciabatta Rolls
- 2 ounces Prosciutto thinly sliced
- 1 ounce Parmesan thinly sliced
- 2 small handfuls baby arugula
- truffle oil to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Slice the fresh ciabattini (ciabatta rolls) in half. Divide the prosciutto between the two bottoms of the rolls. Do the same with the Parmesan. Divide the baby arugula between the two buns and drizzle with a little truffle oil. Grind some black pepper over the top. Set the top half of the roll on top of everything.
Prosciutto Parmesan Arugula Sandwich…It’s what’s for a Summer Dinner.
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Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
August 12, 2015 at 4:19 amI am so glad you stumbled upon this sandwich too. It’s beyond fabulous with all great ingredients that can stand on their own or be a part of something spectacular. Truffle oil is great stuff isn’t it. I am LOVING this one.
Sam
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:27 pmThat small bottle of Black Truffle oil cost around $18 bucks and it was worth every penny of every drizzle. Delicious.
Liz says
August 12, 2015 at 6:26 amIsn’t it fun to be assigned the blog of an old, dear friend! Your sandwich sounds amazing—perfect for days you don’t want to cook over a hot stove! Thanks for YOUR delicious recipe this month!!!
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:26 pmThanks Liz!
Heather | girlichef says
August 12, 2015 at 6:42 amThis is STILL one of my favorite sandwiches! I was guessing you might do one of my ice cream or popsicle recipes, but I’m loving that you found and connected with this one. I’m so jealous that you and the hubs actually traced the wine and restaurant path – how fun! And you are too kind…made me chuckle and blush at the same time. I love the long distance friends this blogging world creates.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:25 pmI came across this recipe so quickly that ice cream or popsicle never even crossed my mind! 🙂 Thanks for a great sandwich Heather. hugs.
Christiane - Taking On Magazines says
August 12, 2015 at 8:07 amOh wow, yes! What a fantastic choice for this month’s theme. I’m a huge fan of sandwiches like this so I’d probably devour the whole loaf of bread and not share at all. It looks amazing.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:23 pmThanks Christiane!
Alice says
August 12, 2015 at 8:10 amI think the secret is that she is FIVE women all at once, crammed into one body. otherwise, how does she do it?? 🙂
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:23 pmThanks Alice, you’ve just answered it! 🙂
Christy @ Confessions of a Culinary Diva says
August 12, 2015 at 8:38 amGreat movie and the sandwich is ideal for a summer picnic- especially with that wine pairing!
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:23 pmThanks Christy.
Kate says
August 12, 2015 at 9:01 amI can’t think of a better summer meal especially with a glass of a crisp and cool chardonnay!
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:23 pmThanks Kate.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
August 12, 2015 at 10:14 amYeah, some schools around here are starting this week, others next week. Hard to believe summer has gone so quickly! Anyway, what a great sandwich! Prosciutto? Parmesan? Yes. 🙂 Really good — thanks.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:22 pmSame here John. I feel like I should be wearing plaid. 🙂
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
August 12, 2015 at 11:13 amThat sandwich looks like it came from a fancy deli – and would be perfect to take on a summer picnic.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:22 pmThanks so much Lauren. Sometimes I feel like my kitchen is a fancy deli – “sometimes”. 🙂
Rocky Mountain Woman says
August 12, 2015 at 2:32 pmI’m completely alone tonight at home and I don’t want to cook. I’m just going to pick up these ingredients and have this lovely sandwich with a glass of wine!
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:18 pmDoesn’t that just sound perfect? Enjoy!
cheri says
August 12, 2015 at 8:01 pmHi Lea Ann, what a wonderful sandwich, this is one that my husband and I would both like which is very unusual.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 16, 2015 at 6:49 amThanks Cheri.
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
August 12, 2015 at 8:40 pmThis is the perfect sandwich in my world – YUMMY! I can see bringing this on my next picnic! Nice pick!!
Lea Ann Brown says
August 16, 2015 at 6:49 amThank you Lisa.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
August 13, 2015 at 5:10 amI loved this movie as well. My brother lives in the middle of wine country where the movie was filmed so it is fun for me seeing all the landmarks that are familiar. I had forgotten all about the scene with this sandwich. YUM
Lea Ann Brown says
August 16, 2015 at 6:49 amI love that part of the world. And yes, even for me when I watch the movie it’s fun to say “I’ve been there”
Linda@ThereandBackAgainFood says
August 13, 2015 at 3:03 pmMy favorite no-cook meal in the summer is a bread, cheese, and veggies. You’ve put it all together in a sandwich, with some prosciutto and a bottle of wine to boot! Time to break out my Sideways dvd and enjoy one last summertime meal.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 16, 2015 at 6:48 amAfter looking at that photo of them on that picnic, I said the same thing. Made me want to watch that movie again.
Susan says
August 13, 2015 at 3:19 pmI did not know that Dave Matthews made wine! What a great choice of sandwich and all the flavors must be amazing together.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 16, 2015 at 6:47 amYup, Dave Matthews makes wine … and it’s gooo-od! 🙂
Larry says
August 14, 2015 at 7:26 pmGreat looking sandwiches LA – I especially like the open faced shots.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 16, 2015 at 6:44 amThank you Larry!
Debra says
August 15, 2015 at 1:44 pmWhat a great trip I bet that was, Lea Ann! Glad you revisited that post of Heather’s.
Lea Ann Brown says
August 16, 2015 at 6:44 amThanks Debra.
Bam's Kitchen says
August 16, 2015 at 9:32 pmWhat a fun little group and beating the heat has really been a battle here in HK where most days it is already super humid and unbearable by 0800. LOL Thanks for the quick and easy and fun picnic food idea as turning on the stove is so not fun in this heat.
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
August 18, 2015 at 8:00 pmI like this sandwich. I loved that movie. But where did our heat go?
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
August 27, 2015 at 4:22 pmLea Ann, I want this for dinner. Do you deliver? I’m a good tipper!