Ploughman’s Lunch

Name: Ploughman’s Lunch
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 small Crusty Loaf, or 2 crusty rolls; 200g Mature Cheddar Cheese, cut into wedges; 50g Butter, softened; 2 tbsp Branston Pickle, English brown chutney; 8 small Pickled Onions; 2 Apples, crisp; quartered and cored; 2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1/2 Cucumber, sliced; 100g Mixed Salad Leaves

A classic British Ploughman’s Lunch — simple, rustic and full of contrasting textures: crunchy bread, creamy [Mature Cheddar Cheese](5247) and tangy pickle, brightened by fresh fruit and salad. It’s an easy, no-cook platter that comes together in minutes and makes a relaxed lunch or picnic centerpiece.

A classic British Ploughman’s Lunch — simple, rustic and full of contrasting textures: crunchy bread, creamy [Mature Cheddar Chees... Show more

Traditional British Recipe

Health Grade

D · Occasional

Time

20 min

Price

3,56 €

Calories

980 kcal

vegetarian

quick

easy

meal prep

Method

Soften the butter

If Butter is still chilled, leave it at room temperature while you prep the rest until it is soft enough to spread without tearing the bread. Soft butter will glide on in a thin, even layer.

Wash the produce

Rinse Mixed Salad Leaves, Apple, Tomato, and Cucumber under cold water, then dry everything thoroughly with a clean tea towel or paper towels. Dry produce keeps the platter fresh and stops the bread from going soggy.

Prep the bread and cheese

Cut the Crusty Loaf into thick slices, or split the rolls if that is what you are using. Cut the Mature Cheddar Cheese into chunky wedges, quarter and core the apples, cut the tomatoes into wedges, and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.

Assemble the lunch

Spread the bread with butter, then spoon the Branston Pickle beside it or onto a small section of the platter. Arrange the cheese wedges, Pickled Onions, apples, tomatoes, cucumber, and salad leaves around the bread so the plate looks full and inviting. Serve straight away while the crust stays crisp.