Save 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 sunny afternoons spent gathering fresh herbs from my garden and enjoying simple yet flavorful meals 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.
Save This dish always brings smiles to the table especially during spring when fresh produce is abundant and family gathers around.
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
Save Enjoy these tartines fresh for the best experience and savor the vibrant flavors combining garden freshness and creamy textures.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for tartines?
Rustic country bread or sourdough are ideal, offering a sturdy base and crisp texture when toasted.
- → How do I prepare the herbed cheese spread?
Mix goat cheese or ricotta with Greek yogurt, fresh chives, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- → Can I use different vegetables?
Absolutely. Ribboned carrot, thinly sliced zucchini, radishes, peas, and mixed greens work well, and you can add extras like avocado or grilled asparagus.
- → What is the best way to toast the bread?
Toast bread slices in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- → Are there allergen-friendly options?
Yes, use gluten-free bread or plant-based cheese alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- → How should I serve and garnish the tartines?
After topping with cheese and vegetables, garnish with fresh herbs like dill or mint and optionally edible flowers for presentation.