Ploughman’s Lunch

Name: Ploughman's Lunch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 250 g (8-10 oz) cheddar cheese or other robust cheese like Stilton (cut into wedges or slices.); 1 loaf crusty whole grain bread or sourdough, ( sliced into 4 pieces or more.); 6 Branston pickles or 4-6 pickled onions/pickled gherkins.; 250 g (7-9 oz) cold meats like ham, roast beef, or similar. (sliced.); 1 small head of lettuce (torn into leaves.); 2 tomatoes (sliced.); 4 radishes (sliced.); 1 cucumber (sliced.); 4 eggs (hard-boiled, peeled and cut in half.); 2 apples (cored and sliced or quartered.); 50 g (2 oz) butter (2 oz for spreading.); 100 g (3½ oz) chutney; 1 small pork pie (optional) (cut into 4 wedges.); 1 small bunch of parsley or chives (for garnish.)

Calories: 702|Fat: 42.3|Carbohydrates: 46.1|Protein: 36.8 | 15

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Picture a lazy afternoon picnic by a bubbling brook. Spread a blanket and set out a wooden board with a selection of cheeses, pickles, cold meats, crusty bread, and a simple green salad. Add some fresh fruits like apples and grapes for a touch of sweetness. This traditional British meal is perfect for sharing and nibbling while enjoying the serene surroundings.

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Ploughman’s Lunch Picture a lazy afternoon picnic by a bubbling brook. Spread a blanket and set out a wooden board with a selection of cheeses, pickles, cold meats, crusty bread, and a simple…

Health Info

Calories: 702
Sugar: 24.33
Sodium: 1452.2
Fat: 42.3
Carbohydrates: 46.1
Fiber: 6.8
Protein: 36.8

Ploughman’s Platter Recipe

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings 4 people

Calories 702kcal

Description

Ingredients

250 g (8-10 oz) cheddar cheese or other robust cheese like Stilton cut into wedges or slices.
1 loaf crusty whole grain bread or sourdough, sliced into 4 pieces or more.
6 Branston pickles or 4-6 pickled onions/pickled gherkins.
250 g (7-9 oz) cold meats like ham, roast beef, or similar. sliced.

Salad Vegetables:

1 small head of lettuce torn into leaves.
2 tomatoes sliced.
4 radishes sliced.
1 cucumber sliced.
4 eggs hard-boiled, peeled and cut in half.
2 apples cored and sliced or quartered.
50 g (2 oz) butter 2 oz for spreading.
100 g (3½ oz) chutney
1 small pork pie (optional) cut into 4 wedges.
1 small bunch of parsley or chives for garnish.

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients:

Slice or wedge the cheese and slice the loaf. Wash and slice the vegetables. Slice the meat if necessary.
Hard-boil, peel and cut in half the eggs.
Arrange the pickles in small bowls or dishes.
Slice or quarter the apples
Place the butter in a dish.
Spoon the chutney into a small dish if using.
Cut the pork pie into wedges if using.

Assemble the Ploughman’s Lunch:

Arrange the cheese, bread, pickles, and meats on a large platter or individual plates.
Add the salad vegetables around the plate.
Include the hard-boiled eggs and apple slices.
Place a small dish of butter and chutney if using.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Serve:

Enjoy the Ploughman’s Lunch at room temperature. It’s a delightful meal for sharing!

Recipe Notes

Nutritional Info was calculated using cheddar cheese, ham, one slice of wholemeal bread per person and without pork pie.