Nostalgia In No Time
Ok, I already know this is going to be a polarizing post. For some, the idea of making anything with bologna is politely, not on the top of your list. For others, you’ll be right there with me when I say a bologna salad sandwich with white bread takes you immediately to some little stop on memory lane with a side of comfort. The best part is, this bologna salad recipe is super easy to get you to nostalgia in no time.
Making bologna salad is really simple, but the secret is in selecting the right ingredients! So simple and, hopefully, these ingredients are already hanging out in your refrigerator just waiting to be transformed into a delicious sandwich.
What You’ll Need to Make Bologna Salad
- Bologna – Ultimately, you’re going to chop the bologna up to a grind anyway, but it cannot go in the food processor in a big block. I prefer getting it sliced thick, like you’d use for fried bologna (ah, another sentimental sandwich). Oh, and using ham also not the same… that’s a totally different recipe.
- Miracle Whip – I’m not getting paid for this recommendation. I looked; I think this magical whip might be considered a spread. I could be general, but if I’m not specific, I’ll steer you in the wrong direction. Bologna salad is just not the same with mayonnaise. Make your bologna salad with Miracle Whip, not mayo.
- Sweet Pickle Relish – Just like the bologna and whip, you must use the sweet pickle relish. Dill relish is a different flavor, not bad, but for me it’s just slightly off the mark to get to memory lane.
How to Make Bologna Salad
Food processors are amazing! If you don’t have one, and you have the means, please get one. Even a small 3 cup will be life changing. I have had a small processor for years and still love it. It takes the work out of so many recipes.
Quarter the bologna slices and place them in the food processor. Blend the bologna until it’s a ground texture. Don’t process the bologna for too long or you’ll end up with a smooth pate. If the processor is not able to pull in the mix to blend it, you may need to make bologna salad in a few batches.
Transfer the ground bologna to a mixing bowl. Measure, then mix the miracle whip and sweet pickle relish with the bologna until well combined.
Spread the sandwich mix on soft white bread.
Tips, Tricks & FAQs
- How to Store Leftover Bologna. Store any leftover bologna salad in an airtight container for up to a week.
- What Kind of Bread Should I Use With Bologna Salad? Best served as a sandwich between two soft layers of white bread, this recipe for bologna salad is also yummy on buttery crackers.
- Have leftover bologna slices? Heat a pan over medium heat. Fry thick sliced bologna on each side. Serve on white bread with ketchup.
Bologna Salad Recipe
Equipment
- food processor
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick sliced bologna
- 3/4 cup miracle whip (not mayo)
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- slices or white bread, buns or rolls
Instructions
- Bologna. Cut bologna into quarters. Place the meat into the food processor.1 lb thick sliced bologna
- Blend. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the slices are chopped into a ground texture – don't over puree or you'll end up with pate.
- Mix. Transfer the ground bologna to a mixing bowl. Add the miracle whip and sweet pickle relish to the bologna. Mix until well combined.3/4 cup miracle whip (not mayo), 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- Enjoy! Spread bologna salad over your favorite soft bread. I prefer a classic, soft white bread.slices or white bread, buns or rolls
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