To make ham salad, follow this straightforward recipe:
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless cooked ham, diced
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard (such as Dijon)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Assorted crackers or soft rolls for serving
Instructions
- Place the diced ham, hard-boiled egg, celery, and onion into a blender or food processor. Season with a bit of salt and black pepper.
- Pulse 20-25 times with short, quick pulses to mince the ingredients evenly. Scrape down the sides if needed.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and mustard.
- Stir the minced ham mixture into the mayonnaise mixture until well combined.
- Cover and chill the ham salad for several hours to enhance the flavors.
- Serve chilled on rolls, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
This recipe yields a creamy and flavorful ham salad that's perfect for sandwiches or as a spread
. Variations include adding diced dill pickles and fresh parsley for extra crunch and flavor or using green onions and a dash of hot sauce for a bit of a kick
. Ham salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days
