5.0 from 3 votes
Ham Salad Recipe
A vintage creation that deserves some fresh attention, this Ham Salad Recipe is a genius way to turn leftover ham into fabulous lunches, snacks, and picnic-ready eats.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cooked ham coarsely chopped (see note 1)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup dill relish (see note 3)
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- bread or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- To a food processor fit with the blade attachment, add ham. Pulse until finely chopped (similar texture to bacon bits). Or, finely chop ham by hand.
- In a large bowl, add ground ham, mayonnaise, relish, and onion, and stir to combine. Season ham mixture to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and chill until serving time. Serve with bread or crackers.
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Notes
- Ham: This recipe is perfect for leftover baked ham, but you can substitute any cooked ham.
- Mayonnaise: Start with 1/4 cup mayo (as listed in the recipe) but feel free to add more if you want to.
- Dill pickle relish: Or minced dill relish. Or substitute sweet pickle relish if you prefer that flavor.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups of Ham salad, enough for 4 sandwiches, 1/2 cup salad per sandwich.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
1565mg
(65%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1565mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.