Description
Creamy bologna salad elevates humble ingredients into a nostalgic comfort classic. Smooth and satisfying, this recipe brings hearty Midwestern charm to your table with simple, irresistible flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (450 g) bologna, roughly chopped
Condiments and Seasonings:
- ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (or Dijon mustard)
- ¼ cup (60 g) sweet pickle relish (or chopped dill pickles for a tangier taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 g) finely chopped onion
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped parsley
- Paprika
Instructions
- Transform bologna into fine, uniform crumbles using a food processor, ensuring the texture remains slightly chunky and not completely smooth.
- Transfer the processed bologna to a spacious mixing vessel, creating a foundation for the salad’s robust flavor profile.
- Introduce mayonnaise to the ground bologna, stirring gently to create a creamy, cohesive mixture that binds the ingredients together.
- Incorporate pickle relish, adding a tangy counterpoint that enhances the overall taste and introduces a subtle textural complexity.
- Blend in mustard, which contributes a zesty undertone and deepens the salad’s flavor dimensions.
- If desired, fold in finely diced onion, providing a sharp, aromatic element that complements the rich bologna base.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, carefully balancing the flavors to achieve a harmonious taste profile.
- Thoroughly mix all components, ensuring each ingredient is evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Seal the preparation in an airtight container and refrigerate for approximately one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve as a versatile spread on sandwiches, a dip for crisp crackers, or an accompaniment to fresh vegetable crudités.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley or a light dusting of paprika to elevate the visual appeal and add a subtle flavor accent.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect texture by pulsing bologna in short bursts to avoid turning it into a smooth paste, maintaining a slightly chunky consistency for better mouthfeel.
- Customize the salad’s flavor profile by experimenting with different types of mustard, such as spicy brown or Dijon, to add an extra layer of complexity.
- Reduce calories and fat by substituting Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise, which still provides creaminess while making the recipe more diet-friendly.
- Enhance the salad’s freshness by adding finely chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives, bringing brightness and a vibrant green color to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1,241 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg