Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Bologna Salad recipe is a classic and savory recipe, which is made with a block of bologna and a hard-boiled egg. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready after a few hours of chilling.
Pioneer Woman Bologna Salad Recipe Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds bologna, unseparated and cut into chunks
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish (optional)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Assorted crackers, soft rolls or bread
How To Make Pioneer Woman Bologna Salad Recipe
- Process the solids: Place the chunks of bologna, hard-boiled egg, celery, and onion into a food processor. Pulse in short, quick bursts until the ingredients are finely minced to your desired consistency. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Mix the dressing: In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and optional sweet pickle relish.
- Combine and chill: Add the minced bologna mixture to the dressing and stir until everything is well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least a few hours for the best flavor.
Recipe Tips
- How to get the right texture? The food processor is key. Use short, quick pulses to control the texture. If you prefer a chunkier salad, pulse fewer times. For a smoother, more spreadable salad, pulse a bit longer.
- What kind of bologna is best? For the best texture, go to your grocery store’s deli counter and ask for a single 1 ½ pound block or “chunk” of bologna rather than using pre-sliced lunch meat.
- Can I make this without a food processor? Yes. It requires more effort, but you can use a meat grinder or simply a sharp knife to mince the bologna, egg, and vegetables as finely as possible.
- Why does it need to chill for so long? Chilling the bologna salad for several hours is a crucial step. It allows all the savory and tangy flavors from the bologna, onion, and dressing to meld together, resulting in a much more delicious and cohesive spread.
What To Serve With Bologna Salad
This old-fashioned spread is perfect for a simple lunch or as an appetizer.
- On assorted crackers
- As a sandwich filling on soft white bread or dinner rolls
- Scooped into celery sticks
- On top of a simple green salad
How To Store Bologna Salad
- Refrigerate: Store the bologna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh and delicious for 3 to 4 days.
Bologna Salad Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 335kcal
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Fat: 30g
- Sodium: 794mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
Nutritional value does not include crackers, rolls or bread; it is for the salad only.
FAQs
Can I use dill relish instead of sweet relish?
Yes, the recipe notes that the sweet relish is optional, and you can absolutely substitute it with dill pickle relish for a tangier, less sweet flavor.
How long does bologna salad last in the fridge?
When stored properly in an airtight container, it will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Is this the same as ham salad?
While similar in concept, they are different. Bologna salad is made from cured and smoked sausage (bologna), giving it a distinct, fine-textured, and milder flavor, whereas ham salad is made from cured pork leg and is often chunkier and saltier.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Salad Tacos Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Tuna Salad Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Big Steak Salad Recipe
Pioneer Woman Bologna Salad Recipe
Description
A classic, savory, and old-fashioned bologna salad spread, perfectly minced and mixed with a creamy, tangy dressing for the perfect sandwich filler.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place bologna, hard-boiled egg, celery, and onion in a food processor.
- Pulse in short bursts until finely minced to your desired texture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, and optional relish.
- Stir the minced bologna mixture into the dressing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- u003cliu003eFor the best texture, ask your deli for a solid 1 ½ pound piece of bologna, not pre-sliced.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eChilling the salad for several hours is essential for the flavors to fully develop.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eUse short pulses in the food processor to avoid turning the mixture into a paste.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eThis spread is a perfect way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs.u003c/liu003e
