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Ploughman's Cheddar Cheese Salad

Ploughman's Cheddar Cheese Salad

with Onion Marmalade Dressing, Croutons and Pear | Serves 2
4.5(62)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 25, 2026
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Calories
: 
650 kcal
Protein
: 
25.3g protein
Total
: 
15 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Rye
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

40 grams

Onion Marmalade

12 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

160 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Pear

100 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Energy (kJ)2721 kJ
Energy (kcal)650 kcal
Fat38.1 g
of which saturates18.9 g
Carbohydrate40.6 g
of which sugars19.4 g
Dietary Fibre3.2 g
Protein25.3 g
Salt2.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Baking Tray
•Chopping Board
•Large Bowl
•Knife

Instructions

1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Tear the ciabatta into roughly 2cm chunks.

b) Pop the ciabatta onto a baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat well.

c) Once the oven is hot, bake the croutons on the middle shelf until golden, 8-10 mins, then remove from the oven and set aside.

2

a) Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the onion marmalade, balsamic vinegar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount). Set aside your onion marmalade dressing for later.

b) Chop the Cheddar cheese into 1cm cubes.

c) Quarter the pear lengthways (no need to peel), remove the core and chop into small pieces.

3

a) When you're ready to serve, add the baked croutons, baby leaf mix, three quarters of the cheese and three quarters of the pear to the bowl of dressing.

b) Toss to fully coat in the dressing. 

c) Divide the salad between 2 serving bowls and scatter over the remaining Cheddar and pear to finish.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Delicious salad with perfect flavours, especially the marmalade dressing. Some suggest adding more pear to balance the cheese.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, though a few found the cheese quantity instructions unclear.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding another pear for better balance. Some enjoyed it with bacon or chicken for a heartier meal.
  • Next-day meals: Rocket wilted quickly, affecting its suitability as a packed lunch. Consider packing components separately.
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