Valentina's Corner
This Bologna Salad Recipe with cauliflower and veggies is so easy to make and loaded with so many flavors. The crunchy bologna meat paired with cauliflower florets, red peppers, and cucumber come together so well.
There is nothing better to bring to a potluck or party than a salad and we have so many to choose from in our Salads that are just as delicious as this bologna salad.
BOLOGNA SALAD RECIPE-
This bologna salad is such a unique salad recipe. It is loaded with veggies and tossed in simple mayonnaise as the dressing. The bologna chunks combined with cauliflower florets, peppers, and cucumbers bring such a crispy and crunchy salad. I love how the cucumbers and red peppers compliment the cauliflower florets and bologna.
Though the salad is so unique, the taste is phenomenal. You can serve the salad in lettuce as lettuce wraps.
HOW TO MAKE BOLOGNA SALAD-
For this recipe, all you need to do is just throw all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and toss with the dressing and enjoy!
- Prep– Cut bologna into even cubes. Cut the cauliflower into small even-sized florets. Cube the red pepper, chop the green onion and slice the cucumbers.
- Mix– In a large bowl, mix the bologna with veggies. Toss with real mayo and season with salt, and pepper.
| Chef’s tip: We used real mayonnaise for the salad but you can substitute for Miracle Whip combined with sweet relish. |
WHAT KIND OF BOLOGNA DO I USE?
You can use your favorite bologna meat from the deli department at your local grocery store.
When ordering the meat, ask them to slice the pieces into thick chunks (about a size 8) so the pieces are too small in the salad.
If you have a European store near you, doktorska kielbasa works great.
Many like ring bologna in this recipe but we most definitely prefer bologna from the local deli. If you do use ring bologna, be sure to peel the skin.
| Chef’s tip: I don’t recommend using ground bologna in this recipe. |
Popular add-ins:
We love this version of the salad but here are some ingredients that would be great in the salad:
- pickles
- Boiled egg
- Cheese
- Sweet pickle relish
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
This salad is great if you are on the Keto diet! All of the vegetables, plus the meat and mayo make it a wonderful salad for those on the Keto diet.
This salad is great to prepare ahead of time! Just make everything per instruction and keep it in the fridge in an air-tight container. Then, mix right before serving.
Yes, if you don’t want to use bologna you can use ham and make it a ham salad.
SERVE WITH-
Bologna Salad Recipe with Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb bologna, cubed
- 1/2 head of cauliflower, into small florets
- 1/2 red pepper, cubed
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper, to taste to taste
Instructions
- Cut bologna into even cubes. Cut the cauliflower into small even-sized florets. Cube the red pepper, chop the green onion, and slice the cucumbers.
- Add all the ingredients to a large serving bowl. Toss with mayo and season to taste.
- Enjoy!