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Dutch Lunch

Cultural Context

Originating in the Netherlands, the Dutch lunch, or 'broodmaaltijd,' is a simple yet satisfying meal often enjoyed at home or during work breaks. It emphasizes fresh ingredients and is typically served cold, showcasing the Dutch preference for convenience and quality. Today, this meal is popular not just in the Netherlands but also in various parts of Europe, where similar cold lunch traditions exist.

DutchNLmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 cup carrots, grated
1 seedless cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 cups garden salad greens
4 hot dog buns
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cosmic crisp apple, sliced
4 oz white cheddar cheese, sliced
4 oz panino antipasti hard salami, sliced
4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup garden vegetable crackers
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 whole wheat tomato and basil bun
1/4 cup strawberry fruit spread
1/2 cup green olives
1/2 cup dill pickles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cold cuts

🥗Healthier: turkey slices

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner and healthier than traditional cold cuts.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil spread

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil spread offers healthier fats.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: scrambled eggs

💰Cheaper: egg salad

Scrambled eggs can be lighter and easier to prepare.

1

Gather ingredients from the fridge and cabinet for a Dutch lunch.

2

Prepare a plastic tray for serving.

3

Slice cheddar cheese and antipasti salami mozzarella.

4

Slice grape tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.

5

Arrange sliced cheese, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, carrots, and apple on the tray.

6

Prepare a salad using a bag of garden salad, adding chopped carrots, tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, salami, cheddar cheese, and green olives.

7

Chop salad ingredients into bite-sized pieces and mix in the container.

8

Place a paper towel in the salad container to absorb moisture before sealing and refrigerating.

Cooking Techniques

slicingspreadingboiling

Equipment Needed

cutting boardknifeserving plates

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

BroodmaaltijdHollandse Lunch

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