Description
Creamy Bologna Salad brings Italian comfort to your table with a nostalgic blend of diced bologna, mayonnaise, and pickles. Served chilled on crisp bread or crackers, this simple recipe offers a delightful twist on classic sandwich spreads perfect for quick lunches and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) bologna, chopped
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Dairy and Binding:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (56 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Condiments and Add-ins:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) pickle relish
Instructions
- Pulse bologna and hard-boiled eggs in a food processor until uniformly chopped into fine, consistent pieces.
- Empty processed meat and egg mixture into a mixing bowl, creating a crumbly base.
- Incorporate tangy pickle relish and creamy mayonnaise, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth, cohesive spread.
- For enhanced richness, gently fold in sharp cheddar cheese, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to allow ingredients to marry and develop deeper taste profiles.
- Serve generously on toasted bread, crisp crackers, or as a hearty sandwich filling.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or paprika for added visual appeal and subtle flavor complexity.
Notes
- Pulse bologna and eggs gently to avoid over-processing, maintaining a slightly chunky texture for better mouthfeel.
- Add pickle relish gradually to control moisture and prevent the salad from becoming too wet or runny.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like smoked gouda or pepper jack for a unique flavor twist.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise to reduce calories without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg