Ham Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
579 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ham Salad
Description
The Ham Salad starts with cooking ham finely chopped in a food processor to a coarse texture that is not paste-like. This provides a sturdy bite but blends easily with mayonnaise for a creamy consistency. Mayonnaise combines with spicy Dijon mustard, sweet relish, chopped dill pickles, sliced green onion, and a splash of dill pickle juice to season and moisten the ham. Black pepper adds subtle heat. The addition of diced celery folded in last contributes crispness and freshness to the salad.
This salad balances savory ham with tangy, slightly sweet, and creamy elements, making it a versatile filling. It's suitable for sandwiches, crackers, or as a party dip. The flavors meld well and the texture is pleasantly varied from smooth to crunchy bits.
No special serving tips are needed beyond chilling to allow flavors to blend. The recipe can be adjusted in mayonnaise or relish quantity to taste or texture preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ham diced, cooked
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 dill pickles chopped, spears
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the ham a few times until finely chopped. You will want it finely chopped but not a paste.
- Add finely chopped ham to a large bowl and mix in mayonnaise, black pepper, sweet relish, dijon mustard, pickle spears, green onion and pickle juice. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in celery and mix until all combined. Ham salad is now ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26g | 153% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 2268mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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