Asparagus, mozzarella and bacon sliders

These asparagus, mozzarella and bacon sliders are ideal to serve at an al fresco dinner party, as they have such a summery feel. This quick and easy bite also makes for a delicious lunch if you want something really tasty and fairly nutritious but you don’t have a lot of time to cook.

Ingredients (serves 6)

9 British asparagus spears, trimmed

2tsp olive oil

Juice of ½ lemon

6 slices of streaky bacon

150g mozzarella, sliced and patted dry

6 small buns, halved

Method

Heat the grill to high. Lay the asparagus spears on a large plate, drizzle with oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and season, then shake the plate to roll the spears until they are well coated.

Grill the asparagus and bacon on both sides until golden and cooked. Return the asparagus to the oily plate and roll it in the dressing once more.

Toast the cut sides of the buns. Cut the asparagus spears in half to fit into the buns. Top one half of each bun with asparagus then a slice of mozzarella. Return to the grill to melt the cheese.

Cut the bacon to fit the buns then top each slider with a crisp piece of bacon and the top half of the bun.

Recipe courtesy of british-asparagus.co.uk