A co-worker mentioned the Maurice salad and if it was a Michigan tradition because none of us ever heard of it. So let's dive into the history of the Maurice salad. First, let us learn what's in a Maurice salad before learning its origins and history in Michigan. The Maurice features a combination of chopped turkey, ham, swiss cheese, sweet pickles, and hard-boiled eggs tossed on top of a crispy bed of lettuce covered in a mayo-based dressing. Sounds pretty good.