Here’s a simple and creamy Ham Salad recipe — perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or lettuce wraps. 🥪
🥗 Classic Ham Salad
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped or ground
- ½ cup mayonnaise (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Ham
- Finely chop ham by hand or pulse briefly in a food processor (don’t over-process into paste).
2️⃣ Mix Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine ham, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, celery, and onion.
- Add lemon juice if using.
3️⃣ Season
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir until creamy and well combined.
4️⃣ Chill
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend.
🍽️ Ways to Serve
- Spread on sandwich bread or croissants
- Spoon onto crackers
- Serve in lettuce cups for a low-carb option
- Stuff into tomatoes or avocados
💡 Tips
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.
- Mix in a pinch of paprika or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Keeps refrigerated for up to 3–4 days in an airtight container.
If you’d like, I can also give a lighter, healthier ham salad version made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
