Ploughman's Lunch Recipe

A Ploughman's Lunch is a traditional British cold meal that typically includes cheese, bread, pickles, and salad items. It's easy to assemble and can be customized to your taste. Here’s how to make a classic Ploughman’s Lunch:

Ingredients:

• Cheese: 150g (mature Cheddar, Stilton, or any favorite cheese)
• Bread: Fresh crusty bread or a bread roll
• Butter: For spreading on the bread
• Pickles: Branston pickle, pickled onions, or gherkins
• Cold Meats: Slices of ham, roast beef, or any preferred cold meat (optional)
• Hard-Boiled Egg: 1, sliced in half (optional)
• Salad Items:
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber slices
  • Radishes
• Apple: 1, sliced
• Chutney: 2-3 tablespoons (apple or tomato chutney)
• Pickled Beetroot: (optional)
• Spring Onions: (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad:

   • Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
   • Halve the cherry tomatoes.
   • Slice the cucumber and radishes.
   • Core and slice the apple.

2. Assemble the Ploughman’s Lunch:

   • On a large plate or wooden board, arrange a generous wedge or slices of cheese.
   • Add a couple of slices of fresh crusty bread or a bread roll, along with a small dish of butter.
   • Place a selection of pickles, such as Branston pickle, pickled onions, or gherkins, on the side.
   • If using, add a few slices of cold meats and a hard-boiled egg cut in half.
   • Arrange the salad items: lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, radishes, and apple slices.
   • Add a dollop of chutney and pickled beetroot, if using.
   • Garnish with a few spring onions.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve the Ploughman’s Lunch with a refreshing drink like traditional English ale, cider, or a glass of iced tea.
• Provide a small knife for spreading butter and cutting cheese and bread.
• For a more substantial meal, you can add extras like pork pies or Scotch eggs.

Enjoy your Ploughman’s Lunch!