The Ultimate Creamy Old-Fashioned Ham Salad
Make a classic, savory, and tangy ham salad spread perfect for sandwiches or crackers using leftover ham.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped ham in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- Stir in the chopped celery and chopped onion.
- Mix all ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture is creamy.
- Season with black pepper and add a pinch of salt if needed, depending on the saltiness of your ham.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the ham mixture briefly in a food processor before mixing in the wet ingredients.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Serve on toasted bread, croissants, lettuce cups, or with sturdy crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 55
