Description
This Old-Fashioned Bologna Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and nostalgic dish that’s perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or picnics. Made with chopped bologna, crisp celery, tangy pickles, and a creamy mayo dressing, it’s the ultimate retro comfort food. Serve it as a sandwich, dip, or with crackers—this easy recipe is versatile and satisfying. Whether you’re seeking a quick lunch idea, a classic side for gatherings, or a no-fuss food idea, this is a go-to winner that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. It’s an ideal addition to your list of easy dinner, picnic side, or healthy-ish snack recipes.
Ingredients
1/2 pound bologna
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup sweet pickles, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Dice the bologna into small cubes.
2. Finely chop the celery and sweet pickles.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine bologna, celery, and pickles.
4. Add mayonnaise and mustard (if using), stirring to coat evenly.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Serve cold with bread, crackers, or in a sandwich.
Notes
Use dill pickles if you prefer a sharper flavor.
Letting the salad chill helps all the flavors blend beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: bologna salad, retro recipe, picnic salad, sandwich spread, old-fashioned lunch, deli-style salad