Creamy Ham Salad
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.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ham cubed (1-½ to 2 cups)
- 2 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 fresh lemon juice
- dash of Tabasco optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground 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.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving again.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 661mg | Sugar: 3g
