Classic Creamy Ham Salad Recipe: The Best Way to Use Leftover Ham
This old-fashioned ham salad recipe creates a creamy, tangy spread perfect for quick lunches, sandwiches, or appetizers. It is a simple, reliable way to use leftover ham.
- 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
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely ground or minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (optional)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the ground ham in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, onion (if using), and white vinegar to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture is creamy.
- Season with black pepper and add salt as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Cover the ham salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve this classic ham salad on bread for sandwiches, with crackers, or on lettuce cups for a low carb option.
Notes
- For a deli style ham salad, use a food processor to pulse the ham until finely chopped, but avoid over-processing into a paste.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prepping and keeps well in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, add 1/2 teaspoon of yellow mustard along with the Dijon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 55