5 from 48 votes
Ham Salad
Ham Salad combines simmered sliced ham with brown sugar, grated red onion, chopped gherkin pickles, pickle juice, and mayonnaise, blended to a coarse texture. The result is a slightly sweet, tangy, and creamy spread with bits of crunchy pickle, suitable for sandwiches or as a cold side. Chilling enhances the flavors and makes it easier to serve while maintaining a balanced seasoning.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
342 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ham sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red onion grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoons gherkin pickles chopped
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise do not use Miracle Whip
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, ground
Instructions
- Place the ham slices and brown sugar in a pot and add enough water to just cover the ham. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove the ham from the water and let cool.
- Place the ham slices, red onion, gherkin pickles, pickle juice, and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the ham salad to a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- This recipe was adapted from Gloria, providing a flavorful ham salad with a balance of sweet and tangy notes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1744mg
(73%)
Potassium
324mg
(7%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1744mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.