Fig, Prosciutto, and Arugula Bruschetta

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Use fresh figs with thin skin and a sweet smell."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 slices baguette, 3/4 inch thick, cut on the diagonal
• 4 slices prosciutto di Parma
• 1⁄2 cup baby arugula leaf
• 4 figs, stem ends removed, each cut into 4 slices
• extra virgin olive oil
• aged balsamic vinegar (Aceto Balsamico)

directions

1. Toast the baguette slices on a preheated panini grill for 1-2 minutes or in a toaster oven until they are crisp and light brown.
2. Cut the prosciutto slices in half and place on the toasted breads (fold prosciutto in half so that it fits neatly on top).
3. Top each slice with 2 arugula leaves and 3 fig slices.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and the Aceto Balsamico; serve immediately.