Description
This is a simple recipe for a creamy, old-fashioned ham salad spread, perfect for using leftover ham in quick lunches or as a picnic appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped or ground
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the chopped or ground ham in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, chopped celery, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until the ham is evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce cups.
Notes
- For a finer texture, pulse the ham in a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute Dijon mustard for the yellow mustard.
- This salad tastes best when made ahead, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 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: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 60