Old Fashioned Ham Salad Recipe
This old-fashioned ham salad recipe is a classic in the American south but serves as an amazing snack, side, or main dish wherever you’re from. Ready in five minutes, it’s a savory spread the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked ham cut into 1-2 inch cubes
- 1 hard boiled egg peeled
- 1 celery rib chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Serving suggestions are in notes below
Instructions
- Place the ham, egg, and celery into the bowl of your food processor and give several quick pulses until the mixture is finely chopped.
- Remove the mixture from the food processor and transfer to a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise and relish and stir to mix. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve on bread, croissants or with crackers.
Notes
Leftover ham salad will keep in your fridge for up to a week. Be sure to use an air-tight container.
Variation ideas:
- Parsley as a garnish
- A squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of mustard to bring out the rest of the flavors
- Other veggies, like onion or cucumber
- Nuts for crunch, like cashews or almonds
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1565mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
