Fresh Meadow-Inspired Tartines (Printable Version)

Crisp veggies and herbed cheese on toasted rustic bread for a light, fresh meal.

# 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 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 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)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat 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 - Combine goat cheese, Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss zucchini, carrot, radishes, and peas with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the herbed cheese mixture on each toasted bread slice.
05 - Top each slice with the dressed vegetables and a handful of mixed salad greens.
06 - Finish with fresh herbs and optional edible flowers. Serve immediately.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • Light and fresh meal option
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Use fresh and crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture
  • Substitute goat cheese with cream cheese or vegan spread to suit dietary needs
03 -
  • Toast bread slices evenly to avoid sogginess
  • Use fresh herbs and edible flowers as a garnish for visual appeal
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