Ham Salad Recipe
This easy Ham Salad Recipe is the perfect way to use leftover ham. Creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes, it's ideal for sandwiches, crackers, and quick lunches. Save this simple lunch recipe for busy weekdays.
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked ham finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery rib finely diced
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional for serving: croissants crackers, lettuce leaves, or sliced cucumbers
Instructions
- Add the ham to a food processor and lightly pulse until finely chopped. You can also finely chop by hand and then add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, celery, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated and creamy.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Stir again before serving. Serve chilled on croissants, crackers, lettuce cups, or sliced cucumbers.
Notes
- For the best texture, finely chop the ham by hand or pulse it a few times in a food processor. Be careful not to over-process it into a paste.
- Use leftover holiday ham, deli ham, or a ham steak from the grocery store.
- Chill before serving so the flavors have time to come together.
- Add an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise if you prefer a creamier ham salad.
- Optional add-ins: finely diced red onion, sliced green onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, or diced dill pickles
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg