Description
A classic and simple ham salad recipe perfect for sandwiches or as a spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chopped ham, mayonnaise, celery, onion, pickle relish, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can pulse the ham in a food processor.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to achieve your desired consistency.
- Add a pinch of sugar if you prefer a sweeter relish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: ham salad, old-fashioned ham salad, picnic salad, sandwich spread, deli salad