5 fresh ingredients that make a ploughman’s lunch perfect for spring
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a ploughman’s lunch, especially when the season nudges us towards lighter, fresher flavours. In spring, the classic components come alive with crisp, garden-fresh ingredients that celebrate the new season. Let me share five fresh additions that make this timeless British lunch feel just right for spring days. Ingredients⏱️Prep20 min🍳Cook5 min⚡Total25 min🔥Calories450 kcal👥Servings4 peopleIngredients−4+mature Cheddar cheese, cut into thick slices200 g🥬large English cucumber, thinly sliced1ripe cherry tomatoes, halved200 g🥬fresh garden peas, shelled and blanched150 gsmall red onion, thinly sliced1🥬crusty wholemeal rolls, sliced in half4🥬Handful of fresh mint leaves🥬Handful of crisp iceberg lettuce, shredded🥬tablespoons Branston pickle or your favourite chutney…