Description
Make a simple, creamy ham salad perfect for sandwiches or crackers using leftover cooked ham. This recipe is quick and yields a savory spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped ham in a medium bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, celery, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture is creamy.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the ham salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce cups.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, substitute sweet pickle relish with dill pickle relish.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the ham briefly in a food processor before mixing with the other ingredients.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 55