Oh yes — Deviled Ham Salad is old-school Southern comfort in a bowl. 🐖✨ It’s creamy, a little tangy, slightly spicy, and perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or tea parties.
Here’s a classic homemade version (way better than the canned stuff).
Deviled Ham Salad
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped (or pulsed in food processor)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1–2 tsp sweet pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)
- 1 tbsp finely minced onion
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Chop the ham
Finely dice by hand or pulse in a food processor until spreadable but not paste-like.
2️⃣ Mix the dressing
In a bowl, combine mayo, mustards, relish, onion, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Combine
Fold the ham into the dressing until evenly coated.
4️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
How to Serve
- On soft white bread for classic ham salad sandwiches
- On crackers as an appetizer
- In lettuce cups for a lighter option
- Stuffed into celery sticks
- On toasted brioche for a fancy twist
Flavor Upgrades
- Add chopped boiled egg for richness
- Stir in a little cream cheese for extra creaminess
- Mix in chopped pecans for crunch (Southern style)
- Add hot sauce for more “deviled” heat
If you’d like, I can give you a vintage 1950s-style church picnic version or a smoky bacon-loaded version next.
