Easy Ham Salad
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Easy Ham Salad
Description
This Easy Ham Salad starts by finely chopping or grinding cooked ham for a consistent texture. The ham is mixed with mayonnaise and a spoonful of sweet relish to add tang and moisture. Finely diced celery and white onion introduce crunch and freshness. Soy sauce and Dijon mustard contribute savory depth and subtle heat.
Black pepper and a pinch of kosher salt season the salad, while fresh minced parsley adds herbal brightness. Combined thoroughly, the salad creates a creamy, spreadable mixture that holds together well and delivers balanced flavors.
This ham salad is commonly served chilled as a sandwich filling on bread or buns, or as an appetizer with crackers. Its texture and flavor make it a flexible choice for casual meals and picnics. The recipe uses everyday ingredients and simple preparation steps, making it accessible for everyday cooking.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to five days, allowing convenient meal planning. Substitutions are possible, such as alternative pre-cooked ham types, yellow or red onions, regular yellow mustard in place of Dijon, and other preferred relishes, enabling customization to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ham finely chopped
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise 6 oz
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1/2 cup celery about 1 large stalk, diced
- 1/2 cup white onion diced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch kosher salt
- 1-2 tablespoons parsley minced, fresh
Instructions
- Prep Ham: Finely chop or grind ham and add to a large bowl.
- Add other ingredients: Add the celery, onion, relish, mayonnaise, soy sauce, Dijon Mustard, pepper, and mix well. Taste a finish with a pinch of salt, if desired. Add fresh parsley and mix.
- Serve! Serve as an appetizer with crackers or on your favorite sandwich bread or buns.
Notes
- Store the ham salad refrigerated for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute the ham with any pre-cooked variety or leftover ham from holidays.
- Yellow or red onion work well as alternatives to white onion.
- Regular yellow mustard can be used instead of Dijon, or try stone-ground mustard for a different texture.
- Choose your favorite sweet relish variety to suit your flavor preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1752mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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