Fresh Garden Vegetable Tartines (Printable)

Crisp veggies and creamy herbs atop toasted rustic bread make a vibrant, light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough

→ Herbed Cheese Spread

02 - 120 grams goat cheese or ricotta
03 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Juice of ½ lemon
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill, mint, or basil), roughly torn
17 - Edible flowers (optional)

# Directions:

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 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 herbed cheese spread onto each toasted bread slice.
05 - Top each tartine with the dressed vegetables followed by a handful of mixed salad greens.
06 - Finish with fresh herbs and edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light and refreshing meal
  • Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • Use ripe fresh vegetables for the best flavor
  • To make gluten-free use gluten-free bread and dairy-free alternatives to cheese and yogurt
03 -
  • Toast bread slices just before assembling to keep them crisp
  • Use a mandoline to thinly slice vegetables for consistent texture
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