Ploughman's Lunch Recipe

Name: Ploughman's Lunch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 thick slices crusty bread (e.g., sourdough or granary); 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 100g (3.5 oz) mature cheddar cheese, sliced; 1 tablespoon Branston pickle or chutney; 2 pickled onions, halved; 1 small apple or a handful of grapes; 1/2 cup mixed salad leaves; 1 tablespoon salad cream or mayonnaise (optional)

British · Main course · 15 min total

Ploughman's Lunch recipe videos

A classic British cold meal featuring crusty bread, sharp cheddar, pickled onions, and Branston pickle, perfect for a hearty lunch.

15
min prep

1
servings

650
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 thick slices crusty bread (e.g., sourdough or granary)
1 tablespoon butter, softened
100g (3.5 oz) mature cheddar cheese, sliced
1 tablespoon Branston pickle or chutney
2 pickled onions, halved
1 small apple or a handful of grapes
1/2 cup mixed salad leaves
1 tablespoon salad cream or mayonnaise (optional)

Instructions

Lightly butter the bread slices.
Arrange the cheddar slices on one slice of bread.
Spread the Branston pickle on the other slice of bread.
Place the pickled onions on top of the cheese.
Add the apple or grapes and salad leaves.
Close the sandwich or serve open-faced. Optionally, add a dollop of salad cream or mayonnaise on the side.
Serve immediately with a pint of ale or cider if desired.

Tips

Use a good quality mature cheddar for best flavor.
If Branston pickle is unavailable, substitute with any sweet chutney.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.

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