English Ploughman’s Lunch Salad: A Delightful Vegetarian Twist

Transforming the classic Ploughman’s Lunch into a modern vegetarian delight, this recipe melds the best of English cuisine into a vibrant, satisfying, and nutritionally balanced dish. Balanced with the crispness of fresh produce, the savory notes of mature Stilton, and the crunch of crusty bread, this recipe respects the constraints of lactose intolerance and allergies, ensuring a flavorful and wholesome experience. Perfect for a leisurely luncheon, this salad showcases a symphony of textures and flavors, all while honoring the simplicity and charm of English culinary traditions.

Ingredients

• 50 grams mature Stilton cheese
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 50 grams fresh lettuce, roughly chopped
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 1 medium pickled onion, chopped
• 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
• 1 slice crusty bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method

• In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, sliced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped pickled onion.
• Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
• Arrange the thinly sliced apple and torn crusty bread pieces over the salad.
• Crumb the mature Stilton cheese over the salad.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a fresh and aromatic finish.
• Serve immediately and enjoy a taste of English tradition with a modern, lactose and allergen-conscious twist.

Tips

• For extra crunch, toast the crusty bread pieces lightly before adding to the salad.
• Adjust the acidity of the salad to taste with a little more apple cider vinegar or a dash of fresh lemon juice.
• Experiment with different apple varieties for a sweeter or more tart flavor profile.

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