Ploughman's Lunch
A hearty British cold platter with sharp cheddar, crisp apple, pickles, fresh vegetables, and ham.
Ingredients
- cheddar200 g
- bread4 slices
- pickles or pickled cucumbers150 g
- apple1 pcs
- tomato2 pcs
- lettuce leaves60 g
- ham100 g
Instructions
Wash the lettuce, tomatoes, and apple, then pat dry.
Cut the cheddar into thick slices; leave the bread fresh or toast it until crusty.
Slice the ham thinly.
Halve the apple, remove the core, and cut into wedges.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges, and tear the lettuce by hand into large pieces.
Drain the pickles from their brine.
Arrange the bread, cheddar, ham, pickles, apple, tomatoes, and lettuce on a large plate or wooden board, keeping each component separate.
Serve immediately as a cold lunch; eat by combining the bread, cheese, ham, and pickles with the apple and lettuce.
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