Grilled Open-face Ham, Brie, and Arugula Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb arugula dry washed and spun
• 1 pound brie cheese cut into 1/4-in. by 2-in. slices
• 20 slices ciabatta bread thick () (1 loaf)
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.8 pound ham thinly sliced
• 1  juice of lemon 
• 0.3 cup olive oil plus more for grilling bread
• 20 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• blender
• grill

Directions

1. Put 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon juice and zest, garlic, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender and pulse to combine.
2. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 4 to 5 seconds).
3. Brush oil on both sides of bread and put on grill; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill 2 minutes. Turn over, top with cheese, close lid, and grill until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Top cheese evenly with ham. In a large bowl, toss arugula with vinaigrette and arrange a handful on each sandwich.
5. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over sandwiches.