Description
Make this simple, creamy ham salad using leftover ham. It is a quick, no-cook recipe ideal for sandwiches, crackers, or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped or ground
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chopped or ground ham in a medium bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, chopped celery, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and add a pinch of salt if needed, based on the saltiness of your ham.
- Cover the bowl and chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold on bread, crackers, or lettuce cups.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, pulse the ham in a food processor until finely ground before mixing.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, increase the apple cider vinegar to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- This salad keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 65