Best 8 Poor Mans Ham Salad Recipes

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Poor man's ham salad is a delicious and budget-friendly dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. This classic comfort food is made with simple, everyday ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. With a few simple steps, you can have a tasty and satisfying ham salad that will please the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MY FAVORITE BOLOGNA OR HAM SALAD FOR SANDWICHES



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I grew up only knowing this by Ham Salad which is what my Mom and local Deli's up North called it. She said it was the "Poor Man's Ham Salad" which never contained any ham, just bologna, but giving it the wonderful flavor and color of what could have been ham. We loved it. I made it for my children as they grew up and it is still requested though they are adults now. I am in my 50's and still make it for myself as a snack spread or sandwich. I've seen a variation of recipes for this, tried some and still think mine is my favorite. Let me know what you think?

Provided by CabinKat

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 2 pounds, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb of your favorite bologna
0.75 (12 ounce) package sliced American cheese
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup real mayonnaise (can use Miracle Whip)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 691.8, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.2

POOR MAN'S HAMBURGER STEAKS



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An old fashioned hamburger steak recipe topped with cream of mushroom. Serve with some warm mashed potatoes and your favorite green vegetable. Our family loves this. Makes a great cheap meal!

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Salisbury Steak Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds ground beef
25 saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, crackers, milk, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Form 6 or 8 large beef patties, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, or other shallow casserole dish. Pour the condensed soup evenly over the top of the patties, and sprinkle canned mushrooms over the top. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until beef patties are well done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 142.5 mg, Fat 46.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1618.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

POORMAN'S HAM SALAD (BOLOGNA SALAD)



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1lb bologna (reg bologna not beef or garlic)4oz colby cheese12oz of Miracle Whip (mix enough until creamy or to taste)9 Gherkin sweet pickles4 eggs hard boiled

Categories     Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1lb regular Bologna
4oz colby cheese
9 Gherkin Sweet Pickles
4 hard boiled eggs
12oz Miracle Whip (approx-to taste or creaminess wanted)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe 20 Amount Per Serving Calories

INSANELY DELICIOUS HAM SALAD



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This amazing ham salad is filled with so much flavor! Super simple and easy to make, use some leftover ham and you can whip this up for lunch in under 10 minutes!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked boneless ham
3 large boiled eggs (chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1/4 a onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons relish
1 tablespoon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon parsley (chopped)
Juice from half a lemon

Steps:

  • In a food processor add the ham and pulse until it is small and crumbly. You can also chop it into really small pieces.
  • In a medium bowl add the ham, eggs, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, mustard, salt and pepper, parsley, and lemon juice. Stir all the ingredients together. Serve with crackers, or on bread as a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Sodium 1188 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POOR MAN'S SALAD



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An ambrosia-type fruit salad that is so easy to make but so delicious. Typically a holiday favorite in our family.

Provided by RFJ8195

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

9 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
32 ounces fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 banana, sliced

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Sodium 26.6, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 38.2, Protein 1.5

POOR MAN'S HASH



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The only memories I have about this recipe is that everyone who has ever eaten it thinks it's great! The recipe is over 75 years old, and I learned it from my mother. -Dorothy Broyles, Peterstown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
5 ounces SPAM, finely chopped
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until browned and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

POOR MAN'S POTATO SALAD



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As a young college student, I was usually pretty broke...but that didn't stop me from eating well! My dear grandmother taught me this simple recipe because it was easy to prepare and the ingredients didn't cost much. These days my budget doesn't have to stretch quite so far, but I still keep the recipe in my files. Poor Man's Potato Salad serves two nicely, and complements many meals.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (16 ounces) whole potatoes, drained and cubed
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts :

POOR MAN'S HAM SALAD



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When I was growing up, my Grandmother would make wonderful things on a very tight budget. A really great cook can take the cheapest ingredients and make astonishing things with them. I never knew she was using Bologna for this Ham Salad until I was older. I make this now for a group of friends and they call often to let me know they need more.

Provided by Dutch Reyveld @Dutchr

Categories     Salads

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 package(s) chicken-pork bologna
1~1 1/2 cup(s) real mayonaise
2 tablespoon(s) yellow mustard
1/2 bottle(s) sweet pickles
1 small white onion, diced (optional)
2 small jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

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

Tips:

  • Use leftover ham. This is a great way to use up leftover ham from a holiday meal or a ham steak dinner.
  • Choose a good quality mayonnaise. The mayonnaise is one of the main ingredients in ham salad, so it's important to choose a good quality one. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with real eggs and oil, and avoid mayonnaise that contains a lot of sugar or additives.
  • Add some crunch. Ham salad is often served on bread or crackers, so it's nice to add some crunch to the salad. This can be done by adding chopped celery, onion, or pickle relish.
  • Add some flavor. Ham salad can be a bit bland, so it's important to add some flavor. This can be done by adding mustard, horseradish, or paprika.
  • Chill the ham salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together and will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Ham salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a sandwich, on a salad, or as a dip. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious ham salad that the whole family will enjoy.

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