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Ham Salad Recipe

Creamy Ham Salad Recipe: A Retro Snack You’ll Love

This creamy ham salad recipe is a nostalgic dish perfect for quick snacks, packed with flavor and can be served on various bases.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Cooked Ham or Ham Steak cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Green Onions Roughly chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery roughly chopped
  • 1 Hard-Boiled Egg chopped
  • 1/3 cup Dill Pickles chopped plus 1 tbsp. pickle juice
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise the creamy base
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard for a zesty kick
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper to enhance overall taste
  • Hot Sauce (optional) Add a few dashes for heat
  • Kosher Salt to taste
Serving Suggestions
  • Crackers, Lettuce, or Bread for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ham, green onions, chopped celery, hard-boiled egg, and dill pickles. Mix gently until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth. Incorporate pickle juice and black pepper. Add hot sauce if desired.
  3. Pour the dressing over your ham mixture and toss thoroughly with a spatula until well-coated.
  4. Taste your salad and adjust seasoning with kosher salt or more black pepper as desired.
  5. Serve immediately on a platter with crackers or in lettuce wraps for a refreshing option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh leftover ham for best flavor and texture. Hand-chop vegetables for better texture control. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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