6 slices country style bread1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 garlic cloves, mincedSalt and black pepper1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed8 red cherry tomatoes, quartered8 yellow cherry tomatoes, quartered1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup Niçoise olives, pitted

2 tablespoons capers

Heat the grill to high, or fire up your broiler and set the rack about 4-5 inches from the flames. Grill the bread slices until slightly charred on both sides. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss the asparagus with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill or broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Cut into 1-inch segments. Add the vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the rest of the oil in a large bowl. Whisk together until combined. Add the tomatoes, onion, olives, capers, grilled bread, and the asparagus. Toss well and set aside for 30 minutes before serving.

adapted from SeriousEats.com

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