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Ploughman’s Open Sandwich

Updated 4 March 2024 Published 3 November 2014 45 Comments

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Ploughman’s Open Sandwich is a fusion of a British Ploughman’s lunch and a Danish open sandwich. A marriage of flavours that work incredibly well!

Ploughman's Open Sandwich

Happy National Sandwich Day everyone! I had no idea there was such a day (3rd November) until the good people at Branston got in touch and asked me to create a sandwich to celebrate!

So taking inspiration from my Anglo/Danish roots I decided to do a mash-up of a Ploughman’s Lunch which has always been a favourite of my dad’s and a Danish Open Sandwich which of course my mum is an expert at making

Growing up there was always a jar of Branston Pickle in our fridge and if you were having cheese it was unthinkable not to have some without it!

These days, there is a much wider variety of pickles and chutneys on the market but Branston has remained a staple in our fridge over the years.

Danish open sandwiches are often made on a bed of lettuce but, I decided to make this Ploughman’s Open Sandwich on a bed of watercress as I love the pepperiness it brings and it’s so tantalizing on the taste buds!

The joy of open sandwiches is that they are lower in calories as you only have one slice of bread and the “filling” becomes the star of the show and is visually much more appealing and appetising.

If you’re having a friend over for lunch impress them with an open sandwich as they are so easy to make!

Ploughman's Open Sandwich

To say this fusion was a success would be a total understatement, my family were blown away by this sandwich combination which I would never have thought to make but it works so well with the flavours complimenting each other beautifully.

From the sweetness of the Branston Pickle to the sourness of the cocktail gherkin and all the other components in between this sandwich stands out from the crowd!

Best of all it takes no time at all to put together so do give it a try!

For more Sandwich Day inspiration why not check out Branston’s Facebook page!

More Sandwich Ideas!

Once you’ve tried my Ploughman’s Open Sandwich do try the following sandwiches too:

  • Egg and Prawn Open Sandwich with Lemon Mayonnaise 
  • Avocado Stuffed French Toast
  • Micro Quail Egg & Smoked Ham Danish Open Sandwich
  • Carrot, Hummus and Avocado Sandwiches 
  • Viking Rib Eye Steak Bagel 
  • Halloumi Sandwich with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Rocket 

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Ploughman’s Open Sandwich

A fusion of a Ploughman’s lunch with a Danish Open Sandwich – totally delicious!
Course Main
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 1
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 1 Slice rye bread buttered (has to be butter)
  • 2 tsp (heaped) Branston Pickle
  • 1 handful watercress + extra sprig to garnish
  • 1 Slice good quality ham
  • 1 Slice Five Counties cheese or Cheddar
  • 2 Slices vine ripened tomato
  • 2 Slices cucumber
  • A good squeeze of mayonnaise
  • 1 – 2 Cornichons (cocktail gerkins) sliced and fanned

Instructions

  • Spread the Branston Pickle over the buttered rye bread and then top with the watercress, ham and cheese.
  • Next layer on alternate slices of cucumber and tomato and then drizzle with a good squeeze of mayonnaise.
  • Finish with a fanned cocktail gherkin and a sprig of watercress.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Five Counties cheese is a combination of Derby, Red Leicester, Cheshire, Double Gloucester and Cheddar cheeses:-)

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Comments

  1. Britney

    04/12/2017 at 5:59 am

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/12/2017 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you, it really is. I must remember to make this again-)

      Reply
  2. Leila Benhamida

    22/12/2016 at 11:06 am

    Very appetising indeed and full of goodness.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/12/2016 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks Leila:-)

      Reply
  3. Martina Evans

    24/12/2015 at 5:30 am

    Fab combination of ingredients. I too like Branston pickle & rye bread!

    Reply
  4. Marion Weir

    07/06/2015 at 6:37 pm

    I love the rye bread

    Reply
  5. Kirsty Fox

    13/04/2015 at 9:08 pm

    I love a good ploughmans, I always choose one when we have a pub lunch.

    Reply
  6. Jane Davies

    11/04/2015 at 10:31 am

    Looks lovely, rye bread sounds interesting too !

    Reply
  7. emmamed

    02/04/2015 at 2:16 pm

    oh that looks super scrummy, I could eat it right now.

    Reply
  8. Kaci Soderstrom

    16/01/2015 at 2:48 pm

    Yummy. The most classic sandwich but open..

    Reply
  9. Maya Russell

    22/12/2014 at 5:19 am

    That looks SO good! I’m definitely going to try it. I like the consistency of rye bread too.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/12/2014 at 8:37 am

      Thanks, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it:-)

      Reply
  10. Emily @amummytoo

    12/11/2014 at 9:28 am

    Looks like a nice, traditional sandwich. I can only handle a smear of pickle though, and I’d swap out the ham for some Quorn 😀

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/11/2014 at 10:06 am

      Thanks Emily:-)

      Reply
  11. Jane Middleton

    07/11/2014 at 8:46 pm

    The pickle makes this sandwich, great for a summer picnic

    Reply
    • Camilla

      07/11/2014 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks Jane:-)

      Reply
  12. kris

    06/11/2014 at 10:51 am

    cant beat a good ploughmans!

    Reply
  13. Paul Wilson

    05/11/2014 at 12:13 am

    I particularly like the rye bread idea.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      05/11/2014 at 4:52 pm

      Great:-)

      Reply
  14. Kate @ Veggie Desserts

    04/11/2014 at 10:04 pm

    Lovely! My son insists on having a cheese and pickle sandwich every day. So much so that his best joke (he’s 4) is about a cheese and pickle sandwich flying around the room. He’s obsessed! Gotta love good old Branston!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/11/2014 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you Kate:-) It’s a classic isn’t it, your son has good taste!

      Reply
  15. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    04/11/2014 at 3:22 pm

    Sometimes I just crave a good sandwich! Cheese and pickle is such a classic, I love your ploughman’s-style variation!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/11/2014 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks Becca and of course vegetarians could leave out the ham:-)

      Reply
  16. Nazima

    04/11/2014 at 11:27 am

    lovely idea Camilla- I like open sandwiches too. This looks fab though I would do it without meat (I rather like a veggie ploughmans myself!)

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/11/2014 at 1:42 pm

      Thanks Nazima:-) Yes extra cheese without the ham is equally lush:-)

      Reply
  17. Jan @GlugofOil

    04/11/2014 at 11:10 am

    I’m hungry now – Camilla this sandwich looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/11/2014 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks Janice:-)

      Reply
  18. Jeanne Horak-Druiff

    04/11/2014 at 9:31 am

    There are few things I love more than a ploughman’s – whether as a platter or as a sandwich, Yours looks heavenly!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/11/2014 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks Jeanne! I haven’t actually had a traditional Ploughman’s for years – probably because I don’t go to pubs very often now but really should do them at home!

      Reply
  19. Niori

    04/11/2014 at 8:05 am

    Branston pickle. Has to be branston. This looks so yummy

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/11/2014 at 12:14 pm

      Thank you Mandy:-)

      Reply
  20. Paul Wilson

    04/11/2014 at 1:42 am

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
  21. Anne Dalzell

    03/11/2014 at 11:04 pm

    Your ingredients look so fresh and tasty. Branston pickle is amazing isn’t it?!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/11/2014 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Anne, yes top quality ingredients are key:-)

      Reply
  22. Karen

    03/11/2014 at 6:26 pm

    A fabulous sandwich Camilla and one that I would really enjoy being a fan of Ploughman’s lunch! An open sarnie is also good for fewer calories too! Karen

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/11/2014 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks Karen, yes the lower calories is an added bonus:-)

      Reply
  23. William Gould

    03/11/2014 at 6:12 pm

    Can’t bet a bit of Branston – Corned beef and Branston is a favourite sandwich of mine!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/11/2014 at 7:13 pm

      Funnily enough that’s the suggestion my husband came up with!

      Reply
      • William Gould

        04/11/2014 at 6:29 pm

        Obviously a man of great taste! lol

        Reply
  24. Maddy

    03/11/2014 at 2:22 pm

    I had something very similar for my lunch today 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/11/2014 at 5:57 pm

      Excellent:-)

      Reply
  25. Heather Haigh

    03/11/2014 at 12:12 pm

    Oh yum, what a lovely combination.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/11/2014 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you Heather:-)

      Reply
  26. Ursula Hunt

    03/11/2014 at 11:40 am

    I love a good sandwich with traditional ingredients

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/11/2014 at 6:01 pm

      Thank you Ursula:-)

      Reply

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