Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Spicy Grapefruit Salad

Elevate your comfort food game with these irresistible Grilled Cheese Sandwiches paired with a vibrant Spicy Grapefruit Salad. This recipe combines the gooey goodness of sharp cheddar cheese melted between buttery, golden sourdough bread with the zesty tang of ruby red grapefruit, creamy avocado, and a touch of heat from fresh jalapeño. Drizzled with honey and lime juice, the salad adds a refreshing contrast to the rich, crispy sandwiches. Perfect for a quick yet indulgent lunch or dinner, this dish balances bold flavors with simple preparation, ready in just 25 minutes. Ideal for cheese lovers and citrus enthusiasts alike, it’s a delightful fusion of cozy and fresh.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices Sourdough bread
• 4 slices Sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Ruby red grapefruit
• 2 cups Baby arugula
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Jalapeño
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 teaspoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the spicy grapefruit salad. Use a sharp knife to carefully peel the grapefruit, removing the white pith. Segment the grapefruit by cutting between the membranes to release the segments into a bowl. Squeeze the remaining membrane over the bowl to extract any juice.

Step 2

Thinly slice the jalapeño (discarding seeds if you prefer less heat) and add to the bowl with the grapefruit.

Step 3

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop small pieces of avocado into the bowl.

Step 4

Add the baby arugula to the bowl, then drizzle with olive oil, honey, and fresh lime juice. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine and set aside.

Step 5

To make the grilled cheese sandwiches, butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Place two slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.

Step 6

Layer 2 slices of cheddar cheese on each piece of bread, then top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

Step 7

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches into the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 8

Cut the sandwiches in half and serve hot with the spicy grapefruit salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(769.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1597.5

Total Fat 97.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 206.0mg	0%
Sodium 3072.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 54.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 1020.4mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1360.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 34.0%