Fresh Meadow Garden Tartines (Print View)

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

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough

→ Herbed Cheese Spread

02 - 120 grams 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 to 8 radishes, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup baby peas, fresh or thawed
12 - 1 cup mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or watercress)
13 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Garnish

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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir 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 the herbed cheese mixture onto each slice of toasted bread.
05 - Pile the dressed vegetables atop the cheese spread, then add a handful of mixed salad greens.
06 - Finish with fresh torn herbs and edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light and fresh meal option
  • Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes
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 day-old rustic bread for better toasting and texture
  • Chill the herbed cheese spread before assembling for easier spreading
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