Ham Salad
Put your leftover holiday ham to great use in the best ham salad recipe! Make a ham salad sandwich or ham spread for crackers as an easy appetizer. So easy and so delicious!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 pounds boneless cooked ham (leftover or purchased thick slab, trimmed of fat, and diced - about 5 cups)
- 1-2 hard boiled eggs , sliced or rough chopped
- 1 stalk celery , diced
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (drained and blotted with a paper towel to remove moisture)
- assorted crackers and soft rolls , for serving
Instructions
- Put 5 cups diced ham, 1 to 2 chopped hard boiled eggs, 1 stalk diced celery, 2 tablespoons diced onion, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper into the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse (short, quick pulses) 20-25 times, scraping down the sides as necessary, to finely mince.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon mustard, and 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish.
- Add the minced ham mixture to the bowl with the mayo mixture and stir until thoroughly combined and sort of like a paste.
- Cover and chill for several hours for optimal flavor.
- Serve as sandwiches on small soft brioche rolls and/or as a spread on crackers for an appetizer.
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Notes
Make sure it's not too salty. My ham always has plenty of salt, so I don't ever add any extra or it would be too much. Give it a taste before serving and adjust the salt to your liking.
Proper storage. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This does not freeze well.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg