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Published: Dec 28, 2020 · Modified: Dec 28, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Ham Salad

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A sandwich filled with finely chopped ham with mayonnaise and lettuce.

Tasty deviled ham salad is perfect for adding to a sandwich or using as a spread on crackers. Similar to egg salad or tuna salad, this easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.

A stacked sandwich filled with deviled ham and lettuce.
Table of Contents
Why make this salad
Key Ingredients
To Make
Tips for making ham salad
Serving Suggestions
Ham Salad

Why make this salad

This ham salad spread has so much flavor and is perfect to make up a quick sandwich or serve as a spread for crackers on your appetizer buffet. Make with leftover ham or deli ham.

Key Ingredients

  • Ham - use leftover holiday ham or buy ham from your deli
  • Mayonnaise - use whatever you have in your refrigerator
  • Celery - finely diced
  • Pickle relish - sweet relish is what I've used. You could also use dill pickle relish or finely chop up dill pickles
  • Dijon mustard - use regular yellow mustard if you prefer
A white bowl filled with chopped ham, diced celery and mayonnaise.

To Make

  • Place ham in a food processor.
  • Pulse until finely chopped. Do not over chop or you will end up with a paste
  • Place ham in a bowl along with finely diced celery, mayonnaise, dijon and pickle relish
  • Stir lightly until combined
  • Serve right away or cover and refrigerate
  • Chopped ham in a food processor bowl.
  • Finely chopped ham in a food processor bowl.
  • Deviled ham salad in a white bowl with a mixing spoon.

Tips for making ham salad

  • The amount of mayonnaise added will vary depending on how dry your ham is. Start with a ½ cup and add more as needed
  • Don't over process your ham, you want a fine dice, but not a paste
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely mince the ham with a knife
  • Keep salad covered and refrigerated for up to two days
A small white bowl filled with a ham salad and a sandwich in the background.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this tasty salad on multigrain bread with homemade potato chips.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Be sure to check out all my delicious salad recipes!

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A stacked sandwich filled with deviled ham and lettuce.

Ham Salad

Kathy
A sandwich spread made with finely chopped ham, celery and pickle relish.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 366 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ham (cubed)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk celery (finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Place the cubed ham into a food processor. Pulse a few times until ham is finely chopped. Do not over work or ham will become a paste.
  • Place ham in a bowl along with mayonnaise, celery, pickle relish and dijon mustard. Stir lightly until combined.
  • Add to a sandwich or crackers or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Additional mayonnaise may be needed, depending on the dryness of your ham
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely mince the ham with a knife
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 16gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 1072mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword deviled ham, ham salad, ham salad spread
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  1. David @ Spiced says

    January 04, 2021 at 4:35 am

    5 stars
    I have to admit that I have never made ham salad before. And now I'm wondering why I haven't thought about it! This looks amazing, Kathy, and we have leftover smoked ham in the freezer. Add in some good toasted grain bread, and I think I just found some awesome lunches for next week! 🙂

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    • Kathy says

      January 04, 2021 at 4:43 am

      I didn't grow up on it, but I fell in love with it right away. And it's a great way to use up leftover ham that seems to last forever!

      Reply

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