Ham Salad
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5
Ham Salad
Description
Ham Salad is made by finely chopping ham and mixing it with celery, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, black pepper, and parsley. The combination offers a creamy and slightly tangy profile, with small crunchy bits from the celery and a hint of sweetness from the relish. This salad works well as a spread for sandwiches or as a topping for crackers. The preparation depends on desired texture, ranging from chunky to finer pieces, allowing you to customize based on preference.
The flavor is a mix of salty ham and sweet relish balanced by the sharpness of mustard and onion. The mayonnaise provides a creamy, moist base that holds the ingredients together. Fresh parsley adds a mild herbal note and freshness. The salad can be served right away or after resting to allow flavors to blend better.
Ideally suited for casual lunches or picnics, it can be portioned and refrigerated for up to three days. It's easy to prepare ahead or make in larger quantities for multiple servings.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ham approximately 3 cups
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish sweet
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Finely dice the ham by hand, or place the ham in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Place the ham in a large bowl along with the celery, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise, pickle relish, black pepper and parsley. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Adjust ham texture by pulsing in a food processor or chopping by hand to make the salad chunkier or finer.
- Optionally, finely dice celery, onion, and parsley with a food processor for uniform texture.
- Use sweet pickle relish to balance the salty flavor of the ham effectively.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 810mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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