🥗 Creamy Ham Salad
This is a simple, creamy, slightly tangy ham salad—great for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or lettuce cups. It’s quick to make and perfect for using leftover ham.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham (finely diced or chopped)
- 1/3–1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
- 1–2 tbsp pickle relish (sweet or dill, optional but classic)
- 1/4 cup celery (finely chopped for crunch)
- 2 tbsp red onion (finely chopped, optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the ham
- Finely dice or pulse ham in a food processor for a finer, spreadable texture.
2. Mix the dressing
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and lemon juice.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine
- Add ham, celery, and onion to the dressing.
- Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
4. Chill (recommended)
- Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes so flavors blend.
🍽️ Serve
Great in many ways:
- 🥪 Sandwiches or sliders
- 🧇 Crackers or toast
- 🥬 Lettuce wraps for a low-carb option
- 🥗 On a bed of greens
🔥 Tips
- For a sweeter version, add a little honey or more relish.
- For extra richness, mix in a spoon of sour cream.
- Chop ham finely for a deli-style spread texture.
If you want, I can also make a spicy jalapeño ham salad, a deviled ham spread version, or a high-protein Greek yogurt version.
