Sandwiches, Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego

By Boberlicious

Prosciutto and fresh figs are a classic Italian combination. Here, along with the cheese and jam, they create a sweet-savory sandwich that's simple yet memorable. Great ingredients make all the difference here, so look for a fine loaf of artisan bread and quality prosciutto. Use a sharp vegetable peeler to shave the Manchego, a Spanish cheese similar to pecorino Romano (which you can substitute). 5 Stars

Ingredients

• 4 * 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 8 * 8 (3/4-ounce) slices Italian bread, toasted
• 1 * 1 cup baby arugula
• 2 * 2 ounces very thin slices prosciutto
• 2 * 2 ounces Manchego cheese, shaved
• 8 * 8 fresh figs, cut into thin slices
• 2 * 2 tablespoons fig jam

Preparation

Step 1

Spread 1 teaspoon mustard over 4 bread slices. Arrange 1/4 cup arugula over each bread slice. Divide prosciutto evenly over bread slices; top evenly with cheese and fig slices. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons jam over remaining 4 bread slices. Top each serving with 1 bread slice, jam side down.