Classic Ham Salad Sandwich
This Classic Ham Salad Sandwich recipe is a delightful mix of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Featuring finely chopped cooked ham mixed with crisp celery, zesty red onion, and sweet pickle relish, this timeless combination is bound together with a luscious dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice for a refreshing kick. The sandwich is completed with crisp lettuce and your favorite bread, making every bite satisfyingly crunchy and flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for busy days, picnics, or simple family meals. Whether you’re making it for yourself or sharing with loved ones, this ham salad sandwich delivers a classic taste everyone will love. Keywords: *ham salad recipe, easy sandwich ideas, quick lunch recipes, classic sandwich recipes, ham salad with mayonnaise*.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup pickle relish
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 8 slices sliced bread, your choice
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped ham, celery, red onion, and pickle relish.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined.
Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the ham mixture and stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface.
Place a lettuce leaf on four slices of bread.
Spread a generous amount of the ham salad mixture over the lettuce leaf.
Top with another slice of bread to form a sandwich.
Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 2396 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 519 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
