Description
A creamy, crunchy, and nostalgic bologna salad featuring diced bologna, crisp vegetables, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing.
Ingredients
1 lb bologna, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup bell pepper, diced (red or green)
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ cup sweet pickles, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced bologna, celery, bell pepper, onion, and sweet pickles.
Step 2: In a small separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the bologna mixture. Stir thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 4: Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring and adjusting as needed. (Consider the saltiness of your bologna and pickles before adding too much salt.)
Step 5: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill overnight.
Step 6: Stir the salad again before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish, sandwich filling, or with crackers.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding 1-2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped. If you prefer a slightly sweeter salad, add a pinch of sugar to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
