Ahh, deviled ham salad 😄 — classic, salty-savory comfort food. Here’s a simple, old-school recipe you can make in 10 minutes.
🐖 Deviled Ham Salad (Classic)
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 can (about 4–5 oz) deviled ham
- 2–3 tablespoons mayonnaise (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or pickle juice
- A pinch of black pepper
- Optional:
- finely chopped onion
- dash of hot sauce or paprika
- chopped celery for crunch
🔪 Instructions
- Put the deviled ham in a bowl.
- Add mayo and mustard.
- Stir in relish, lemon juice, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust (more mayo if dry, more relish if you like tang).
- Chill 15–30 minutes if you have time (tastes better cold).
🍞 How to Serve
- On white bread or toast
- With crackers
- In a sandwich with lettuce
- As a dip for celery sticks
💡 Tips
- Too salty? Add a little more mayo.
- Too rich? A squeeze of lemon balances it.
- Like it spicy? Tiny bit of cayenne goes a long way.
If you want:
- a healthier version
- a Southern-style twist
- or a homemade deviled ham (no can)
Just say the word 🥪🔥
