How to Make Delicious Baked Asparagus Toast with Warm Bacon…

Ingredients

• 4 slices of rustic bread (e.g., sourdough or ciabatta) (about 1-inch thick or 2.5 cm)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 pound (450 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup (about 150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 g)
• 1 tablespoon honey (15 ml)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (30 g)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste