Ham Salad
Transform your leftover ham into a creamy and flavorful classic with this easy Ham Salad recipe! Featuring tender pieces of cooked ham combined with a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, and a hint of lemon juice, this dish delivers the perfect balance of savory and zesty flavors. Crunchy diced celery and green onions add refreshing texture, while freshly chopped parsley brings a burst of herby brightness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile ham salad is perfect for sandwiches, as a dip with crackers, or served over crisp greens for a light, nutritious lunch. Whether you're planning a picnic, meal prepping, or looking for new ways to enjoy leftovers, this crowd-pleaser is your go-to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 whole celery stalks
- 2 whole green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Start by finely chopping the cooked ham into small pieces. Alternatively, pulse the ham in a food processor until coarsely ground, but avoid over-processing.
Dice the celery stalks and green onions into small, uniform pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped ham, diced celery, and green onions.
To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the ham mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ham salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or on a bed of fresh salad greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.8 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 7754 mg | 337% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 109.0 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1795 mg | 38% | |
*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.
