Fresh Meadow Garden Vegetable Tartines (Print version)

Open-faced tartines with crisp garden vegetables and creamy herbed cheese on rustic bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough

→ Herbed Cheese Spread

02 - 120 g goat cheese or ricotta
03 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garden Vegetables

08 - 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small carrot, ribboned or julienned
10 - 6–8 radishes, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup baby peas (fresh or thawed if frozen)
12 - 1 cup mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or watercress)
13 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill, mint, or basil), roughly torn
16 - Edible flowers (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss zucchini, carrot, radishes, and peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread a generous layer of herbed cheese mixture on each toasted bread slice.
05 - Top each slice with a mound of dressed vegetables followed by a handful of mixed salad greens.
06 - Finish with fresh herbs and edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crisp and fresh garden vegetables blend perfectly with creamy herbed cheese
  • Quick and easy to prepare, ideal for light dinners or garden lunches
02 -
  • Substitute goat cheese with cream cheese or vegan spread for dietary preferences
  • Add avocado slices cherry tomatoes or grilled asparagus for variation
03 -
  • Use a mandoline for uniformly thin vegetable slices
  • Fresh herbs elevate the flavor and presentation
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