Fresh Meadow-Inspired Garden Tartines (Printable)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 if frozen
12 - 1 cup mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or watercress)
13 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Juice of half a lemon
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

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

# How to Prepare:

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, mix goat cheese, Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine zucchini, carrot, radishes, baby peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the herbed cheese mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
05 - Pile the dressed vegetables atop the cheese layer, then add a handful of mixed salad greens on each tartine.
06 - Finish with fresh torn herbs and edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Light and refreshing
  • Vegetarian friendly
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 bread for better toasting
  • Finely chop herbs for stronger flavor infusion
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