United Kingdom Ploughman's Lunch
The ploughman's lunch is a traditional British cold meal, popular in pubs and casual eateries. Its origins are somewhat debated, but it gained widespread popularity in the 1960s and has become a symbol of rustic British fare. The meal is simple yet hearty, typically consisting of bread, cheese, and pickles, often accompanied by additional items such as ham, boiled eggs, or cold cuts.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 small loaf of fresh crusty bread
- 3–4 slices of cheddar or Stilton cheese
- Dollop of pickle chutney
- 3–4 pickled onions
- 3–4 slices of ham
- 3–4 lettuce leaves, torn
- 3–4 cherry tomatoes
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
Directions
- Arrange bread, cheese, chutney, onions, ham, lettuce, and apple on a plate.
Notes
- Additional ingredients may include hardboiled egg, cherry tomatoes, celery, grapes, and sliced cucumber.
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