The cheese ploughman's sandwich is a British classic. This recipe is vegan and adds an ingredient often missed in this popular sandwich.
CHEESE PLOUGHMAN'S SANDWICH
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PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH
A ploughman's lunch is a classic pub lunch.
It sounds like a really old-fashioned meal from long, long ago, doesn't it?
You might have visions of rather handsome, tanned farmer, with sleeves rolled up and the muscles in his arm tensing as he guides a plough, hitched up to his horse across a rough field, in preparation for planting. Yes, take a minute to visualise that!
Oh OK, is that just me?
The term ploughman's lunch did actually appear in print way back in 1394* so that could be a fairly accurate description, but alas no, that hard-working farmer did not eat a lunch such as this.
He did eat a variation of it though. A ploughman's lunch in 1394 would be cheese, bread and beer. Beer was commonly drunk as the water was often disease-ridden unless it came fresh from a stream or deep well.
The modern version of the ploughman's lunch, I'm sad to tell you, comes from a marketing promotion* dreamt up by the Brewer's Society and the Cheese Bureau in 1957 to promote their wares.
They included pickles and salad alongside bread, cheese and beer for their invited city toffs (city gents) to dine on.
It may have started as a marketing promotion, but it has been popular pub fayre ever since.
VEGAN CHEESE PLOUGHMAN'S SANDWICH
The vegan cheese sandwich is easy to make but not one you see on offer anywhere.
It's super easy to make at home using vegan mayo, vegan coleslaw and cheddar instead of the normally included vegetarian cheese and coleslaw.
It's well worth making a vegan version. It's packed with flavours and textures and it won't let you down.
For more inspiration check out 101 Vegan Sandwiches - Back to School Kids Lunch boxes.
WHICH TYPE OF BREAD SHOULD I USE TO MAKE A CHEESE PLOUGHMAN'S SANDWICH?
I used a French baguette baton for this sandwich.
When you eat a ploughman's lunch in a pub it usually comes with a chunk of crusty bread, so a baguette works well.
If they serve you it with sliced bread, you've gone very down market!
However, a cheese ploughman's sandwich can be really delicious on good quality wholemeal or seeded bread.
You could even make it on a soft bloomer's bread with its crispy crust.
Alternatively, you could serve it on a soft morning roll or a wholemeal roll (bap, bun, cob).
For dinner, serve this sandwich with a bowl of easy tomato soup
Love a baguette sandwich? Try this tofu bacon banh mi.
VEGAN COLESLAW
HOMEMADE VEGAN COLESLAW
SANDWICH PICKLE
THE MISSING INGREDIENT
MORE VEGAN SANDWICHES TO TRY
- Falafel & Apple Salad Sandwich
- Roasted Vegetable & Tofu Sandwiches
- Sage & Onion Cheese Sandwiches
- Spiced Chickpea & Carrot Sandwich Filler
- Vegan Cheese Savoury Sandwich Filler
- Vegan Italian White Bean & Tomato Sandwich
For another classic British Sandwich try a vegan cheese and celery sandwich.
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN CHEESE PLOUGHMAN'S SANDWICHES
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Cheese Ploughman's Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 baguette baton roll, bap or two slices of bread
- 2-3 teaspoon vegan mayo
- handful salad leaves
- 2-3 slices vegan cheese sliced lengthways
- 1 ripe tomato sliced
- ½ apple sliced
- 2 tablespoon vegan coleslaw
- 2 tablespoon sandwich pickle (or chutney
Instructions
- Cut your baguette baton in half and spread the lower half with mayo.
- Top with salad leaves, slices of tomato, then slices of cheese.
- Next, add the apple slices.
- Top the apple with the coleslaw, then spread the top of the baton with pickle.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are making ahead, you may want to toss the apple slices in lemon juice so they don't brown.
- This sandwich is quite large, you could cut it in half and serve for two with a side salad and a handful of crisps (chips).
- This sandwich is best made and served fresh, but can be made in the morning for lunchtime.
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Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
A ploughman's sandwich always goes down a treat in my house - a vegan one sounds amazing and just as delicious. Will certainly be giving this a try.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy says
Even a meat lover would devour this sandwich. I would love this for dinner on a busy weekday when I don't feel like cooking.
Dannii says
This is one of my favourite sandwiches, and brings back happy childhood memories too. I love the look of this vegan version.
Two Healthy Kitchens says
Hahaha - I love your visual of the handsome, tanned farmer! And super interesting foodie history here - I'm two-thumbs-up that pickles and salad got added along the way ... and now apples, too! Such a satisfying and hearty ... yet healthy ... sandwich! Perfect for a handsome farmer (or anyone else too)! 😉
Sue says
What a delicious sandwich! I love the sliced apple and the coleslaw - makes it so special. And I don't mind a little mess. 🙂
Jacqueline Meldrum says
They are always popular. I think most people forget about them when they turn vegan but there is no need to miss out.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes it's definitely perfect for a filling but quick dinner.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes here too. It's always good, especially when it's homemade.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Haha, I'm glad you are on board with my handsome farmer with his rippling muscles. You can imagine him when you are eating this sandwich.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Haha yes a little mess doesn't hurt anyone.
Anonymous says
I buy vegan coleslaw for my baked spuds but never thought of adding it to a sandwich like this. Gonna try it this week.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes do try it on a vegan ploughmans. You will love it.
It's good on a sandwich with apple too.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
So many lovely messages here and by email. I am glad you all enjoy this sandwich as much as we do.