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Ploughman's Lunch

Cultural Context

The Ploughman's Lunch is a traditional British cold meal, often served in pubs, featuring cheese, bread, and accompaniments. It reflects the rustic, hearty fare enjoyed by agricultural workers, providing a simple yet satisfying meal. Today, it is enjoyed across the UK and has inspired variations worldwide, often showcasing local cheeses and produce.

BritishGBmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz cheddar cheese
4 slices crusty bread
1 cup pickles
1 medium apple
2 cups salad greens
2 tablespoons butter
4 oz ham
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons chutney
1 small onion
1 medium tomato
1 tablespoon mustard
6 radishes
2 medium carrots
1 tablespoon fresh herbs

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

chutney

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Salsa adds flavor with fewer calories.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Cucumber slices provide a fresh crunch.

1

Arrange cheese, bread, and ham on a wooden board.

2

Slice the apple and arrange it alongside the cheese.

3

Add a handful of salad greens to the board.

4

Include a small bowl of pickles and chutney.

5

Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half and place them on the board.

6

Add sliced onion and tomato for freshness.

7

Include radishes and carrot sticks for crunch.

8

Spread butter on the bread if desired.

9

Garnish with fresh herbs for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

arranging

Equipment Needed

wooden boardknifesmall bowls

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Ploughman'sPloughman's platter

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