Fresh Meadow Garden Vegetables (Printable Version)

Crisp vegetables and herbed cheese on toasted rustic bread, perfect for light dinners or garden lunches.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough

→ Herbed Cheese Spread

02 - 120 g goat cheese or ricotta (4.2 oz)
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, cut into ribbons 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 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill, mint, or basil), roughly torn
16 - Edible flowers (optional)

# How to Make It:

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 - 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 the herbed cheese mixture onto each toasted bread slice. Top with dressed vegetables and a handful of mixed greens.
05 - Finish with fresh herbs and optional edible flowers. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light and refreshing meal
  • Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • Substitute goat cheese with cream cheese or vegan spread for dietary preferences
  • Pairs beautifully with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc or light herbal tea
03 -
  • Use day-old rustic bread for best toasting results
  • Toss vegetables just before serving to keep them crisp
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