🥗 Ham Salad
Ham salad is a creamy, savory dish made from finely chopped or ground ham mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings. It’s commonly used as a sandwich filling, spread, or side dish.
🧾 Main Ingredients
- Cooked ham, finely chopped
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard (optional)
- Pickles or sweet relish (optional)
- Celery or onion (optional, finely diced)
- Salt and black pepper
👩🍳 How to Make
- Chop or grind the ham into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and mustard.
- Add the ham, pickles, celery, or onions if using.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and chill for 20–30 minutes for best flavor.
🍽️ Ways to Serve
- Spread on bread for sandwiches 🥪
- Serve with crackers or toast
- Use as a filling for wraps or croissants
- Add to a green salad for extra protein
⚖️ Approximate Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Protein: ~12 g
- Fat: ~15 g
- Carbohydrates: ~2–3 g
- Sodium: High (depends on the ham)
✅ Tip:
For a lighter version, replace some mayonnaise with plain yogurt or add hard-boiled eggs for extra protein. 🥚
If you want, I can also show you 3 different styles of ham salad (classic, creamy deli-style, and healthy low-mayo version).
