Description
This classic ham salad recipe is a creamy, tangy, and savory dish made with finely chopped cooked ham, combined with mayonnaise, celery, dijon mustard, sweet relish, dill pickles, and green onion. Perfect for sandwiches or as a side, it’s quick to prepare and ideal for a satisfying lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham Mixture
- 1 pound cooked ham (diced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 3 dill pickle spears (chopped)
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
Vegetables
- 1 cup celery (diced)
Instructions
- Chop the ham: In a food processor, pulse the diced cooked ham a few times until it is finely chopped but not a paste, ensuring a perfect texture for the salad.
- Combine ingredients: Transfer the finely chopped ham to a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, black pepper, sweet relish, dijon mustard, chopped dill pickle spears, sliced green onion, and dill pickle juice. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add celery: Fold in the diced celery gently, mixing until all ingredients are evenly distributed. The ham salad is now ready to serve, either on bread, crackers, or as a side dish.
Notes
- For best results, use cooked ham with some fat for flavor but trim off any excessive fat if desired.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the mixture.
- To reduce calories, substitute mayonnaise with light mayo or Greek yogurt.
- Ham salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.