Ham Salad

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Finely minced cooked ham is combined with veggies in a tangy mayo-based dressing. Small chopped pieces give the creamy mixture a light crunch. Enjoy it with crackers, rolls or on a bed of salad leaves.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Chill Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best ham salad, ham salad, ham salad recipe, ham salad sandwiches, how to make ham salad, old-fashioned ham salad

Servings: servings

Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Cups cooked ham boneless, diced
3 Stalks celery roughly chopped
¼ Cup red onion diced
¾ Cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
½ Teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ Teaspoon black pepper

To Serve (Optional)

green onions freshly chopped
crackers or soft rolls

Instructions

Add ham, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until minced to your desired texture.
Spoon into a large serving bowl.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Garnish with chopped green onions if using and serve with crackers or rolls.

Notes

Use short pulses: For the best ham salad texture, check the mixture often because long processing can make the ham pasty.
Roughly chop the veggies first: Large pieces of celery or onion may not mince evenly with the ham.
Chop it by hand: Finely dicing the ingredients with a knife produces a coarser salad. I prefer using a food processor because it's so much quicker, but the choice is yours.
Allow the full chilling time: An hour in the refrigerator gives the dressing time to season the ham evenly.

Nutrition

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