Classic Creamy Old-Fashioned Ham Salad Recipe
This classic ham salad recipe uses leftover ham to create a creamy, savory sandwich spread perfect for quick lunches or appetizers. It is simple and requires no cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or pickle juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (optional)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped ham in a medium bowl. If using hard-boiled eggs, add them now.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and vinegar or pickle juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the ham and eggs.
- Add the chopped celery, if you are using it.
- Use a fork or spoon to mix all ingredients until they are just combined. Do not overmix.
- Taste the ham salad and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
Notes
- This is a great leftover ham recipe for using up holiday ham scraps.
- For a low carb ham salad option, serve this spread in lettuce wraps or with vegetable sticks instead of bread.
- This deli style ham salad keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- To make this a tangier ham salad, add a dash of onion powder or a teaspoon of prepared horseradish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 65