Fig and Feta Ham Sandwich Menu Concept

The Menu Concept

Toasted ciabatta bread smeared with whipped feta.
Layered with Jones Dairy Farm Breakfast Ham Slices, sliced figs, and gem lettuce.
Finished with a spiced honey walnut spread.

The Jones Difference

Jones Dairy Farm Breakfast Ham Slices bring a milder, sweeter cure than a typical deli ham, which is exactly what this build needs. A smokier or saltier ham would compete with the figs and honey walnut spread instead of supporting them, but the breakfast ham’s gentler cure lets the sweet and savory elements of the sandwich come through clearly rather than getting flattened by an overly assertive protein.

The ham arrives pre-sliced and ready to eat, so it goes straight onto the sandwich with no additional cooking or prep, which keeps this item fast to build during service.

Chef’s Notes

Toast the ciabatta to a firm, sturdy crumb before building. A soft or under-toasted slice will not hold up under the fillings and can turn soggy before service.

Slice the figs thin and even so they layer flat against the ham rather than piling unevenly. Uneven slices make the sandwich harder to hold and eat.

Add the honey walnut spread to the top slice of bread rather than directly onto the ham. Spreading it against the meat too early lets it soak in and lose the textural contrast the walnuts are meant to provide.