Ham Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Ham Salad Recipe
Description
The Ham Salad Recipe starts by pulsing diced ham in a food processor just enough to create small pieces without turning to paste. This is mixed with mayonnaise and diced celery to add creaminess and crunch. Black pepper is used to season the salad lightly, enhancing its savory flavor.
Optional ingredients such as sweet relish, yellow or Dijon mustard, chopped dill pickles, thinly sliced green onion, and dill pickle juice can be incorporated to complement the ham’s salty taste and add layers of tanginess and texture. The flexibility allows customizing the salad to personal taste.
The ham salad can serve as a sandwich filling, spread on crackers, or even atop salad greens. Its creamy texture combined with small bits of ham and crunch from celery make it satisfying and easy to prepare ahead for casual meals or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ham diced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery diced
- black pepper to taste
Optional Add Ins
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard or dijon
- ½ cup dill pickles chopped
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
Instructions
- Place diced ham in a food processor and pulse a few times to chop. You want it fairly fine but not a paste.
- Place in a bowl and add remaining ingredients until creamy and smooth.
- Serve with crackers or use to make ham salad sandwiches.
Notes
- Ham can be finely chopped by hand if a food processor is unavailable.
- No added salt is usually needed because ham is naturally salty; season to taste.
- Serve as sandwich filling, on rolls, crackers, or over salad for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1388mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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