Classic Creamy Ham Salad Recipe: Use Leftover Ham Fast
This is the classic ham salad recipe you need for quick lunches and simple spreads. It uses leftover ham and comes together in minutes for a creamy, savory result perfect for sandwiches or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped or ground
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the chopped or ground ham into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, diced celery, black pepper, and salt to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until the mixture is fully combined and creamy. Do not overmix.
- Taste the ham salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve the ham salad on bread for a classic ham salad sandwich, with crackers, or in lettuce wraps for a low carb ham salad option.
Notes
- For a tangier ham salad, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until you reach your desired consistency, but stop before it becomes a paste.
- This is an excellent make ahead salad; it keeps well for up to five days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 55