Ham Salad
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Ham Salad
Description
The Ham Salad blends cooked ham chopped coarsely enough to provide texture without being pureed, which ensures a satisfying bite in every spoonful. Mixing the ham with mayonnaise adds creaminess, while celery contributes a mild crunch. Sweet pickle relish introduces a subtle sweetness and slight tang, complemented by the sharpness of Dijon mustard and a touch of black pepper to balance the flavors.
Chilling the salad for at least an hour allows the ingredients to marry, enhancing the overall taste and texture. This salad is versatile and can be served traditionally on bread or croissants, or on crackers for a snack. Additionally, wrapping it in crisp lettuce or spooning it into hollowed tomatoes or avocados offers lower-carb alternatives without sacrificing flavor.
Ham salad adapts well to different types of ham - leftover cooked ham, deli ham, or canned ham may all be used, with adjustments to seasoning if the ham is saltier or milder. The balance of mayonnaise, mustard, and relish can be tailored to personal taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 4 cups ham finely chopped, cooked
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup celery finely diced
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish sweet
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, add your chunks of ham. Pulse a few times until the ham is finely chopped but not completely pureed. You want some texture in there.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped ham, mayonnaise, celery, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Give your ham salad a quick taste. Adjust the seasoning if needed. Maybe a tad more pepper or a bit more relish depending on your preference.
- Transfer the ham salad to a container with a lid and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve it on your favorite bread, crackers, or even wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb option!
Notes
- For best texture, pulse ham in a food processor until finely chopped but still retaining some texture; avoid over-processing.
- This salad can be served on bread, croissants, crackers, or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Adjust the amounts of mayonnaise, mustard, and relish to suit your taste preferences.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated; flavors improve after chilling a few hours.
- Choose ham types based on salt preference, including leftover, deli, or canned ham.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1014mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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