The Best Creamy & Classic Ham Salad (Perfect for Leftover Ham)
Make this easy ham salad using leftover ham for a quick lunch or picnic food. It is creamy, tangy, and ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped ham in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped celery and sweet pickle relish to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the ham, celery, and relish.
- Add the black pepper and optional salt.
- Mix all ingredients together until everything is evenly combined and creamy.
- Taste the ham salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold on bread for the best sandwich filling, with crackers, or as a side dish for a potluck.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, pulse the ham in a food processor until finely ground, but do not over-process into a paste.
- If you do not have leftover ham, you can use deli ham, finely diced.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep lunch; it keeps well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 45
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