Take a cue from the traditional English ploughman’s lunch— originally a cold farmer’s lunch of crusty bread, a hunk of cheese, plus pickles or relish and sometimes cured meat or hard-boiled eggs. Our updated version includes potato salad, deli ham, and fresh celery sticks on a make-ahead platter.
MAKE IT EASY
• Arrange halved hard-boiled eggs, deli ham, chunks of Cheddar, a bowl of potato salad, cornichons, and celery sticks on a large platter.
• Serve whole wheat crackers or crusty sliced sourdough