Save A vibrant, open-faced sandwich featuring crisp garden vegetables, creamy herbed cheese, and rustic bread, evoking the freshness of a spring meadow. Perfect for light dinners or garden lunches.
This dish always brings a bright burst of garden flavors to the table and has become a favorite for quick lunches with friends.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough
- Herbed Cheese Spread: 120 g goat cheese or ricotta, 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped, 1 tsp lemon zest, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Garden Vegetables: 1 small zucchini thinly sliced, 1 small carrot ribboned or julienned, 6 8 radishes thinly sliced, 1 cup baby peas fresh or thawed if frozen, 1 cup mixed salad greens arugula baby spinach or watercress, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon
- Garnish: 2 tbsp fresh herbs dill mint or basil roughly torn, edible flowers optional
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
- Step 2:
- Meanwhile in a small bowl combine goat cheese Greek yogurt chives parsley lemon zest salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl toss zucchini carrot radishes and peas with olive oil lemon juice salt and pepper.
- Step 4:
- Spread a generous layer of the herbed cheese mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
- Step 5:
- Top each tartine with a mound of dressed vegetables and a handful of mixed greens.
- Step 6:
- Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers if using. Serve immediately.
Save Making these tartines always leads to lively family lunches filled with smiles and shared stories.
Required Tools
Baking sheet mixing bowls vegetable peeler or mandoline spatula or butter knife
Allergen Information
Contains Milk goat cheese yogurt Gluten bread For gluten-free use gluten-free bread For dairy-free use plant-based cheese yogurt alternatives Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 27 g Protein 9 g per tartine
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Enjoy these bright tartines fresh to savor the full spectrum of spring garden flavors.
Recipe Q&A
- → What type of bread works best for these tartines?
Rustic country bread or sourdough slices are ideal for their sturdy texture and ability to hold toppings without becoming soggy.
- → Can I substitute the goat cheese in the herbed spread?
Yes, cream cheese or plant-based alternatives work well, maintaining the creamy consistency of the spread.
- → How should the garden vegetables be prepared?
Thinly slice or julienne the zucchini and carrot, slice radishes thinly, and toss all vegetables with olive oil and lemon juice for a fresh, vibrant flavor.
- → Is it necessary to toast the bread before assembling?
Toasting the bread until golden and crisp helps prevent sogginess and adds a delightful crunch to the tartines.
- → What herbs are recommended for garnishing?
Fresh herbs like dill, mint, or basil add aromatic brightness and complement the garden flavors beautifully.
- → Are edible flowers mandatory in the garnish?
No, edible flowers are optional but add an attractive, colorful touch to the presentation.