Ploughman's Platter

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I made this pub-style platter meal. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. The foods are simple, yet satisfying. For the bread recipe, go here brown soda bread. You will end up with leftover chutney. Feel free to use it on another occasion.


serves 8 ( 1 whole sausage, 1 slice bread, 2 slices cheese, 1/8 salad, 2 T. chutney, 1 pickle = 12 points +)

salad:

• 8 c. red leaf lettuce
• 2 c. sliced English cucumber
• 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
• 3 T. tarragon vinegar
• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper

Place lettuce in a large bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat, just before serving.

• 8 chicken apple sausages ( I used Usinger's ) 3 points each
• 8 slices brown soda bread
• 8 oz. reduced- fat cheddar, sliced into 16 pieces
• 8 mini dill pickles

Tomato Chutney:

• 1-1/4 c. cider vinegar
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. dried cranberries or golden raisins
• 2 T. crushed garlic
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 7 plum tomatoes, quartered

For chutney, place ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until thick, stirring occasionally.

Arrange all ingredients on a platter and serve.