Creamy Ham Salad

A ham salad sandwich on white bread with lettuce.

Our Old Fashioned Ham Salad blends savory, smokey ham with a hint of sweetness from relish. This recipe effortlessly transforms your leftover ham to use as a sandwich spread or to serve over a bed of lettuce.

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Prep Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

1 pound ham cubed (1-½ to 2 cups)
2 large hard boiled eggs chopped
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
2 to 3 green onions scallions, minced
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
dash of Tabasco optional
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Place the cubed ham and the eggs in a food processor. Pulse several times until it is finely chopped. Don't let it process too long, or it will become a paste.
Transfer the ham mixture to a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Taste and add additional mayo if desired. See the notes for extra add-ins.
Serve with lettuce cups or in a sandwich or topped on crackers.

Notes

Since ham is already fairly salty, this recipe doesn’t call for additional salt but feel free to add it if desired.

Optional Add-ins

Add diced jalapeños or Sriracha for a spicy twist.
Swap cheddar with Swiss or Gouda.
Mix in fresh herbs like parsley or dill for added freshness.
Add 1/3 cup chopped dill pickles and 1 tablespoon of dill pickle juice to the original.
Diced red onion or shallots for extra crunch.