Poor Mans Ham Salad Recipes

POOR MAN'S HAM SALAD

Steps:

• You'll need a grinder for this. The old crank type or electric, it you have one. Grind the Bologna through a coarse grind plate.
• Grind the Sweet Pickles into the ground Bologna, adding some of the juice to make moist. (You certainly can use Sweet Pickle Relish if you like) I've also used "Bread n' Butter" pickles when I was out of Sweet.
• My figures for the Mayo, Mustard etc. are approximate as I make a much larger batch and do it all by sight and taste. Mix the Mayo in first, then Mustard.
• I don't add the diced onion, because although it adds texture and taste, you can't hold this long w/ raw onion in it. Instead, I use a Jalapeno Relish that has pickled onion in it. It's available at Mexgrocer.com I add this after finishing for those whom desire a little kick, leave the main batch without.
• When it's all mixed and to your taste, pack in clean jars or Tupperware. It'll hold in the refrigerator for two weeks and better. If it begins to get a bit dry, just mix a little more Mayo into it.
• This is great on sandwiches and also works well as a canape or cracker topper, just sprinkle a little Paprika on it to look pretty.
• My first time to post anything here, so I hope I've been clear and haven't broached any protocols...LOL

POORMAN'S HAM SALAD (BOLOGNA SALAD)

Steps:

• Grind Bologna, cheese, sweet pickles and eggs in one bowl. Add Miracle Whip to your taste or until desired creaminess is acheived.
• Makes about 1 1/2 lbs of ham salad.

POOR MAN'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine potatoes and egg; set aside. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, mustard, parsley, salt and pepper; stir into potato mixture. Chill.

POOR MAN'S CAVIAR

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Serve with Frito Scoops or tortilla chips.

POOR MAN'S SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate several hours. Is best after a day or two.
• Cooking time includes refrigeration time.

MY FAVORITE BOLOGNA OR HAM SALAD FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Do not use Velveeta for this recipe, it does not store well.
• I suggest a food processor for this recipe unless you prefer a meat grinder. Use a large bowl with tight lid for storing.
• Take all the bologna out of the packaging and quarter.
• Unwrap all the cheese slices (if in wrap) and quarter as well.
• Place half the meat and half the cheese in processor and pulse until semi-chunky. It should look spreadable. Scoop in bowl.
• Add remaining bologna and cheese, process.
• Place rest in large bowl and add relish, mix well.
• Add 1/2 of the mayo, stir. You can choose the consistency if you prefer. I like it a bit more mayonnaisy. Add rest if preferred.
• You can use either Miracle Whip or real Mayo, both are great. I like the real mayo because it works better with crackers.
• Serve on either a hamburger bun (kid's favorite), sandwich bread, or club crackers.
• Store remaining spread in fridge, it can last up to one week.

POOR MAN'S SALAD

Steps:

• Finely shred or chop cabbage in a salad bowl.
• In a mixing cup add oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and crushed garlic clove. Salt to taste. Mix dressing well and taste test, you may need to adjust with one of the above ingredients.
• When taste is right pour over cabbage and mix the dressing through. Serve as a side salad with BBQ meats or fish.

TASTY HAM SALAD SAMMICHES WITHOUT MAYO!

Steps:

• Place diced ham in food processor and pulse until ham salad consistency. (not mush!) (you could use a meat grinder too)
• In another bowl, mix together all other ingredients and then stir in ham.
• Refridgerate. Eat. Yum.