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Ploughman’s Open Sandwich

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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!

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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
Total Time 5 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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  9. Maya Russell

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

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  14. Kate @ Veggie Desserts

    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!

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  16. Nazima

    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!)

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    • Camilla

      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!

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  22. Karen

    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

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  23. William Gould

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

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