As much as I love ham, I almost love the leftovers more so I can make this recipe!
This ham salad recipe is a mixture of very finely chopped ham and mayonnaise with our favorite add-ins! I love chopped pickles (or sweet relish) and a tiny squeeze of mustard.
A few seconds in a food processor and a handful of tasty mix-ins, serve this with crackers or as a sandwich on bread.
It seems like every family has its own version of ham salad. Growing up we always made it using canned ham (I still love it that way) but more often I make it with leftover ham.
This ham salad spread recipe is super easy however we use leftover ham making it incredibly delicious! We love serving it during lunchtime in the summer with some cucumber salad and homemade chicken salad sandwiches!
Homemade ham salad is a quickie lunch fix, whether you have a food processor or not. Here’s all you do:
Get creative! Start with a base of ham and mayo and then add your favorite flavors. I personally skip the salt since ham is salty but Here are some variations on this simple ham salad recipe:
If you plan to keep it longer than that, it can be frozen in an air-tight container. Remove from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator overnight and drain any liquid. Stir in a spoonful of fresh mayonnaise if needed.
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Ham Salad Recipe
The best thing about leftover ham is it gives you the chance to make ham salad! You can whip it up in the food processor in a flash.
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 1388 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked ham (diced)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 2 teaspoons mustard or dijon
- ½ cup dill pickles (chopped)
- 1 green onion (finely sliced)
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
Instruction:
- Place diced ham in a food processor and pulse a few times to chop. You want it fairly fine but not a paste.
- Place in a bowl and add remaining ingredients until creamy and smooth.
- Serve with crackers or use to make ham salad sandwiches.
Classic Ham Salad
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