Fresh Meadow-Inspired Vegetable Tartines (Printable Version)

Crisp garden vegetables meet creamy herbed cheese on toasted rustic bread in a vibrant, fresh-tasting open sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough

→ Herbed Cheese Spread

02 - 4.2 oz goat cheese or ricotta
03 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp 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 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tbsp 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 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, blend goat cheese, Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss zucchini, carrot, radishes, and peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
04 - Spread a generous layer of herbed cheese mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
05 - Pile dressed vegetables and mixed salad greens on each slice over the cheese spread.
06 - Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for vegetarian diets
  • Fresh garden flavors with creamy herbed cheese
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 stale bread for better toasting texture
  • Chill the herbed cheese spread before assembling to enhance flavor
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