Clean Out the Fridge Ham Salad
Transform your leftovers into a flavorful masterpiece with this quick and easy Clean Out the Fridge Ham Salad recipe! A perfect solution for using up cooked ham and other fridge staples, this creamy salad combines savory ham with the crunch of celery, the tang of pickle relish, and the richness of hardboiled eggs, all tied together with a zesty mayo-mustard dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a sandwich filling, a dip for crackers, or a protein-packed topping for fresh greens. Customize it further with optional mix-ins like shredded carrots or cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch, this ham salad is proof that a “clean-out-the-fridge” recipe can still be crowd-pleasing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mustard (any kind)
- 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons pickle relish or chopped pickles
- 2 pieces hardboiled eggs, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup optional add-in: shredded carrot
- 0.5 cup optional add-in: shredded cheese
Instructions
1. Gather all your ingredients. If using leftover ham, make sure it is trimmed and roughly chopped into manageable pieces.
2. In a food processor, pulse the cooked ham until it reaches a coarse, crumbly consistency. Avoid over-processing to keep some texture. Alternatively, chop the ham finely with a knife.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the processed ham, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, red onion, and pickle relish.
4. Gently fold in the chopped hardboiled eggs to avoid breaking them into tiny pieces.
5. Add salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste. Stir well until everything is evenly mixed.
6. If you're including optional ingredients (like shredded carrots or cheese), fold them in at this stage.
7. Chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve as a filling in sandwiches, on crackers, or as a topping for fresh greens. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 2054 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 524 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.
