Pin It 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 recipe reminds me of relaxing spring afternoons spent in the garden, enjoying fresh seasonal flavors with family.
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.
Pin It Preparing and sharing these tartines always brings my family together, especially during sunny afternoons.
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
Pin It Enjoy these garden vegetable tartines fresh to savor their vibrant flavors and textures.
Recipe FAQs
- → What bread works best for these tartines?
Rustic country bread or sourdough are ideal for their sturdy texture and slightly tangy flavor, which complements the creamy and fresh vegetable toppings.
- → Can the herbed cheese spread be substituted?
Yes, goat cheese can be replaced with ricotta, cream cheese, or plant-based alternatives depending on dietary preferences.
- → How should the vegetables be prepared?
Thinly slice or julienne zucchini, carrot, and radishes, then toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to enhance their natural freshness.
- → What is the recommended serving suggestion?
Serve immediately after assembling to keep the bread crisp, garnished with fresh herbs and optional edible flowers for an elegant presentation.
- → Are there variations to this dish?
Additions like avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, or grilled asparagus offer flavorful twists, while pairing well with light herbal tea or chilled white wine.