Cheddar and Apple Ploughman's Lunch Salad

A vibrant and deconstructed take on the classic Ploughman's lunch, featuring sharp cheddar, crisp apple, tangy pickled onions, and crusty bread, all tossed in a zesty mustard vinaigrette.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

785

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.71

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Salad•Bread

Cuisine:

British

Ingredients

Servings

4slicesCrusty Bread(Baguette or sourdough recommended)

£0.80

8ozMature Cheddar Cheese(Cut into cubes or bite-sized pieces)

£2.50

2mediumApples(Choose a crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)

£0.80

0.5cupPickled Onions(Store-bought or homemade)

£0.75

6ozMixed Greens(Your favorite mix of salad greens)

£1.20

2tablespoonsDijon Mustard

£0.20

3tablespoonsApple Cider Vinegar

£0.15

6tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil recommended)

£0.30

1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for a touch of sweetness)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.85

£1.71 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if toasting the bread. Slice or cube the bread. You can toast the bread cubes in the oven for 5-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, or leave them fresh.
2
Prepare the mustard vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
3
Core the apples and slice them thinly.
4
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cheddar cheese, apple slices, pickled onions, and toasted (or fresh) bread cubes.
5
Pour the mustard vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
6
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

785 kcal / 3284 kJ

Carbs

44g

17% of RDA

Fat

58g

83% of RDA

Protein

30g

60% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

20 g

22% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, try using smoked cheddar cheese.

Add some grilled chicken or ham for a non-vegetarian version.

Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber or tomatoes.

If you're preparing the salad ahead of time, wait to add the vinaigrette until just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting.

Cooking Equipment

Oven (optional)

Large Bowl

Whisk

Wine Pairings

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