Pin This 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.
I enjoy making these tartines on warm spring evenings, as they bring the garden to the table and brighten any meal.
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 This This recipe always sparks lively conversations and smiles during family lunches in the garden.
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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This fresh meadow-inspired tartine recipe is perfect for any season and sure to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for these tartines?
Rustic country bread or sourdough slices that can be toasted to a crisp texture are ideal, providing a sturdy base.
- → Can I substitute the goat cheese in the spread?
Yes, cream cheese or vegan spreads can be used as alternatives to goat cheese while maintaining creaminess.
- → How should I prepare the garden vegetables?
Thinly slice or julienne the vegetables such as zucchini, carrot, and radishes, then toss them with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- → Are there options to customize the garnish?
Fresh herbs like dill, mint, or basil can be used, and edible flowers make for an attractive and flavorful addition.
- → What beverages pair well with this dish?
Light herbal teas or a chilled Sauvignon Blanc complement the fresh and vibrant flavors perfectly.