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