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Easy Ham Salad
5 from 39 votes

Easy Ham Salad

Easy Ham Salad combines finely chopped cooked ham with mayonnaise, sweet relish, celery, onion, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and fresh parsley to create a creamy, savory spread. The mixture balances salty and tangy flavors with a crisp texture from vegetables, making it ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip. This straightforward recipe provides a way to use leftover ham in a flavorful, versatile salad.

Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 550 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Prep Ham: Finely chop or grind ham and add to a large bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550

% 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.