Here’s a simple, classic ham salad—great for sandwiches, crackers, or lettuce wraps. 🥪🥗
🥓 Classic Ham Salad
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped or ground
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the ham
Finely chop the ham with a knife or pulse it briefly in a food processor. - Mix the dressing
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, pepper, and a little salt. - Combine everything
Add the ham, celery, onion, and relish. Mix until well combined. - Chill
Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes so the flavors blend.
🍽️ Ways to Serve
- Spread on sandwich bread or croissants 🥐
- Serve with crackers
- Spoon into lettuce cups for a lighter option
- Fill stuffed tomatoes or avocados
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, add:
- chopped boiled eggs
- a little smoked paprika
- or a spoon of cream cheese for a creamier texture.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- 🔥 a Southern-style ham salad (ham salad spread)
- 🧀 a ham & cheese deli-style salad
- 🥗 a low-carb ham salad version.
