Grilled Fig Sandwiches With Roasted Pistachio Pesto
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh Mission figs, stemmed and halved
- 3/4 cup pistachios, toasted
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or nut oil, such as walnut or pistachio
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon high-heat oil
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 baguette, preferably whole wheat or multigrain, cut in four equal pieces, each split in half
- high-heat oil, such as safflower
- 1 1/3 cups packed baby arugula
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add the figs and toss to thoroughly coat all surfaces.
- Set aside at room temperature while you prepare the other sandwich ingredients.
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Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/grilled-fig-sandwiches-with-roasted-pistachio-pesto-recipe/ (may not work)