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Strawberry Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam and Salami

September 20, 2018

Strawberry Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory perfection with fig jam, balsamic soaked strawberries, salami, aged white cheddar, and arugula. #grilledcheese #sandwich #strawberries #figjam | www.megiswell.com
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Strawberry Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory perfection with fig jam, balsamic-soaked strawberries, salami, aged white cheddar, and arugula.

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I’ve been baking and taking pictures of a lot of sweets lately and I need a break big time. There is one more dessert I’d like to get done, but after that, I want to move on to savory meals.

Strawberry Grilled Cheese

Meanwhile, this Strawberry Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam and Salami is my most favorite sandwich I’ve ever made. It’s so easy, you don’t even need a recipe. Just scrolling through the pictures shows you how to make it.

Ingredients

  • Two slices of your favorite sourdough bread, lightly toasted on both sides with the oven’s broiler
Overhead shot of two slices of toast on a baking sheet.
  • A generous spread of fig jam on both slices-I buy mine in the cheese section at my local grocery store
Overhead shot of two slices of toast covered in fig jam on a baking sheet.
  • Sliced strawberries-hopefully ones that are that perfect mix of tart and sweet
  • Balsamic vinegar-adds both tartness and sweetness, enhancing the strawberries
Overhead shot of two slices of toast covered in fig jam and sliced strawberries on a baking sheet

If you’re inclined to think of strawberries as only a summer fruit, think again. I recently came across a strawberry stand that was selling a variety that grows in late summer and early fall.

Overhead shot of two slices of toast covered with slices of salami, strawberries, and fig jam on a baking sheet.
  • Your favorite salami-nice and salty to balance with the sweetness of the jam and strawberries
Overhead shot of two slices of toast covered with slices of cheese, salami, strawberries, and fig jam on a baking sheet.
  • An aged white cheddar, which is more creamy and salty than regular cheddar and contrasts nicely with the sweet elements of the sandwich
Overhead shot of two slices of toast covered with slices of melted cheese, salami, strawberries, and fig jam on a baking sheet.
  • A handful of arugula-the sharp and peppery kick that arugula has makes the sandwich more interesting
Overhead shot of two slices of toast covered with arugula, slices of melted cheese, salami, strawberries, and fig jam on a baking sheet.

With temperatures as low as 50 in the mornings and as high as 90 in the afternoon, this is another great summer-fall transition recipe.

Face on shot of assembled strawberry grilled cheese sandwich on a baking sheet.
Close up head on shot of assembled strawberry grilled cheese sandwich on a baking sheet.
Head on shot of hands holding a strawberry grilled cheese sandwich sliced in half and stacked together.
Slightly angled shot of assembled strawberry grilled cheese sandwich on a baking sheet.
Face on shot of assembled strawberry grilled cheese sandwich on a baking sheet.

Which makes this a perfect meal for the seasonally confused.

Other Recipes That Use Strawberries

  • Strawberry Shrub with Basil and Peppercorn
  • Strawberry Gin Fizz
  • Orange-Basil Strawberry Mocktail
  • Orecchiette Pasta Salad with Feta, Arugula, Strawberries, and Prosciutto
Strawberry Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory perfection with fig jam, balsamic soaked strawberries, salami, aged white cheddar, and arugula. #grilledcheese #sandwich #strawberries #figjam | www.megiswell.com
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Strawberry Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam and Salami

Strawberry Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory perfection with fig jam, balsamic-soaked strawberries, salami, aged white cheddar, and arugula.
Course Main Dishes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 1
Author Megan Wells

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fig jam
  • 6 slices salami
  • 1 ounce aged white cheddar cheese sliced
  • 1/2 cup arugula

Instructions

  1. Put the sliced strawberries in a bowl and toss them with the balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
  2. Lightly toast two slices of sourdough bread on a baking sheet using your oven’s broiler. Do both sides of each slice.
  3. Once the bread is lightly toasted, spread fig jam on each slice.
  4. Place the balsamic vinegar soaked strawberries over the fig jam, top with salami, and then a layer of cheese.
  5. Place under the broiler again until the cheese is melted.
  6. Take out, top with arugula and drizzle any of the extra balsamic vinegar onto the arugula. Bring the two sides of the sandwich together and place under the broiler again for just a little to get the two sides meshing together.
Strawberry Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory perfection with fig jam, balsamic soaked strawberries, salami, aged white cheddar, and arugula. #grilledcheese #sandwich #strawberries #figjam | www.megiswell.com

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Strawberry Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory perfection with fig jam, balsamic soaked strawberries, salami, aged white cheddar, and arugula. Easy Gourmet Sandwich | In the oven | How to Make | #grilledcheese #sandwich #strawberries #figjam | www.megiswell.com
Strawberry Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory perfection with fig jam, balsamic soaked strawberries, salami, aged white cheddar, and arugula. Easy Gourmet Sandwich | In the oven | How to Make | #grilledcheese #sandwich #strawberries #figjam | www.megiswell.com
Strawberry Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory perfection with fig jam, balsamic soaked strawberries, salami, aged white cheddar, and arugula. Easy Gourmet Sandwich | In the oven | How to Make | #grilledcheese #sandwich #strawberries #figjam | www.megiswell.com

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  1. kankana Saxena says

    September 25, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    YUM YUM! I love fig jam paired with cheese in a sandwich. I think I have a recipe of fig jam in my blog. This sandwich is a winner recipe.

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    • Megan Wells says

      September 26, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      I bet the sandwich would be even better with your homemade fig jam!!!

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