Leftover Ham Salad or Sandwich
Transform your holiday leftovers into a versatile and flavor-packed dish with this easy Leftover Ham Salad or Sandwich recipe! This quick 15-minute recipe combines savory diced ham with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, and a touch of crunch from finely diced celery and red onion. Fresh parsley and a pinch of black pepper add a burst of freshness to this crowd-pleasing dish. Enjoy it as a traditional ham salad served on a plate, or pile it high on bread or rolls with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices for an irresistible sandwich. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or meal prep, this recipe makes the most of your leftovers while delivering maximum flavor and convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover cooked ham
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 0.5 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bread or rolls (optional, for sandwiches)
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves (optional, for sandwiches)
- 4 slices tomato slices (optional, for sandwiches)
Instructions
Dice the leftover cooked ham into small, bite-sized pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, diced celery, and chopped red onion to the bowl with the ham.
Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
Sprinkle the fresh parsley and black pepper over the mixture, and gently fold them in until evenly distributed.
Taste the ham salad and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., add more pepper or a little salt if your ham isn't already salty).
If serving as a salad, transfer to a serving dish or individual plates and serve immediately.
If making sandwiches, spread the ham salad onto bread or rolls, and add lettuce leaves and tomato slices as desired.
Serve the sandwiches immediately or wrap them tightly to store in the refrigerator for later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1919 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 451 mg | 10% | |
*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.
