This humble lunch meat is often ignored or derided. To me, it's a comfort food, reminding me of Mom and home. I get the good stuff -- either beef or garlic. The bargain brand containing chicken or turkey has an odd texture, a result of the processing which gives you more than just the meat, if you get my drift ;>)
I was stunned yesterday to find that the lady at the deli counter where I shop had never heard of bologna salad before! When I lived in Detroit, it was a staple at deli counters in most all the grocery stores, but had to figure it out myself once we moved West, since it was not to be found anywhere. Guess it's a regional thing.
Knowing Albertson's don't hire no dummies, I thought maybe there were others who hadn't as well. So here's a couple of ways to do it:
1/2 pound bologna
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Chop up the bologna a bit for better processing, and mix up the whole thing in the food processor. That's all! Some people like a bit of minced celery, or grated cheddar cheese added.
If you're lacking a food processor, just chop up the bologna fairly small, and mix it up in a bowl.
This is a great thing to keep around for quick lunches!
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