Brie and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches
with Fig, Apple and Arugula Salad- Milk
- Mustard
- Sulphites
- Wheat
Fig jam and caramelized onions tangle together with ooey-gooey melted brie. The sweet richness is balanced by a bright and zesty apple, arugula and pepita salad.
Ingredients
125 g
Brie Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Gala Apple
56 g
Arugula and Spinach Mix
1 tbsp
Whole Grain Mustard
(Contains: Mustard)
2 tbsp
Fig Jam
1 tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
2 unit
Artisan Bun
(Contains: Wheat)
113 g
Red Onion
28 g
Pepitas
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt and Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce.
Core, then cut apple into matchsticks. Cut brie in half, through the centre, parallel to the cutting board. Halve buns. Whisk together vinegar, half the fig jam and 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Add apples and toss to combine. Peel, then cut the onion into 1/4-inch slices.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then onions. Cook until slightly softened, 3-4 min. Add remaining fig jam and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are dark golden-brown, 4-6 min. Carefully rinse and wipe pan clean.
Arrange halved buns on a baking sheet, cut side up. Spread mustard on bottom buns and top with brie halves, cut-sides up. Spread onion mixture onto top buns. Broil in the middle of the oven, until brie melts, 3-5 min.
While sandwiches toast, heat the same pan (from step 2) over medium. Heat over medium heat. Add the pepitas to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden-brown, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) Transfer to a plate.
Add arugula and spinach mixture and pepitas to the large bowl with apples and dressing. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Sandwich top and bottom buns together, then cut in half. Divide sandwiches and salad between plates.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The brie and caramelized onion combination is a crowd favourite, though some find the overall sandwich a touch mild or one-note without extra additions.
- Ease of prep: This is a quick and straightforward recipe that even beginner cooks find approachable, with minimal dishes to clean up afterward.
- Suggestions: Use whole grain mustard rather than Dijon, as substituting Dijon can throw off the balance of flavours; adding apple slices directly into the sandwich adds welcome crunch and sweetness. Some reviewers also recommend a splash more fig jam in the onions or on the bun to boost flavour, and adding salt to the onions early in cooking may help them soften more evenly.
- Leftovers: This meal is best enjoyed fresh, as the buns and salad greens do not hold up well for next-day eating.
- Portions: Several reviewers found the meal more suitable as a lunch than a dinner, noting the sandwich alone felt light without an added protein or a heartier side.
