This nostalgic Bologna Salad is creamy, zippy, and deliciously spreadable! A Southern-style recipe that turns simple ingredients like bologna, pickles, and mayo into a crave-worthy deli-style salad. Serve it with crackers, between sandwich bread, or right from the bowl.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~280 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
- 🥩 450g (1 lb) bologna, chunked
- 🥒 1/2 cup sweet pickles or relish
- 🧅 1/4 cup onion, roughly chopped
- 🍳 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
- 🍋 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 🍶 1/2 cup mayonnaise (adjust to taste)
- 🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
- 🌿 Optional: dash of paprika or hot sauce
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Grind the Main Ingredients
In a food processor, pulse the bologna, pickles, onion, and hard-boiled eggs (if using) until finely chopped but not mushy.
2️⃣ Add Creaminess
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in mustard and mayonnaise until well combined and creamy.
3️⃣ Season to Taste
Add salt, pepper, and optional paprika or hot sauce to kick up the flavor.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold with crackers, toast, or as a sandwich spread.
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Takes you back to grandma’s kitchen! 🧓❤️
- Made with pantry staples you already have
- Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch 🧺
- Budget-friendly and endlessly customizable 💰
💡 Helpful Tips
- Don’t have a food processor? Just finely chop everything by hand.
- Use smoked bologna or even ring bologna for extra flavor.
- For a sweeter twist, stir in a spoonful of pickle juice or sugar.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
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