Tasty deviled ham salad makes a delicious sandwich filling or cracker spread. Like egg salad or tuna salad, this simple recipe is an excellent way to use leftover ham or deli ham for a quick meal or appetizer.
Delicious sandwich filling
This ham salad spread is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Use it to build a hearty sandwich, pile it on crackers for an appetizer, or serve it alongside fresh greens. It’s versatile, easy, and a great way to stretch holiday ham or deli slices.
Key Ingredients
Below are the main ingredients and simple substitutions. For exact quantities, see the recipe card further down.
- Ham – leftover holiday ham or deli ham, cubed
- Mayonnaise – use your preferred type
- Celery – finely diced for crunch
- Pickle relish – sweet or dill, or substitute finely chopped pickles
- Dijon mustard – yellow mustard works too
To Make
- Place cubed ham in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped; avoid overprocessing or it will turn to paste.
- Transfer the chopped ham to a bowl and add mayonnaise, finely diced celery, pickle relish, and Dijon mustard.
- Gently stir until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Tips for making ham salad
These practical tips help you get the best texture and flavor. See the recipe card for exact amounts and serving details.
- Start with about ½ cup mayonnaise and add more as needed to reach your desired creaminess—drier ham will need more.
- Pulse the ham just enough to get a fine dice; over-processing creates a pasty texture.
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely mince the ham with a sharp knife.
- Keep the salad refrigerated and covered for up to two days.
Serving Suggestions
Make sandwiches on multigrain bread or spread the ham salad on crackers for a quick appetizer. It also pairs nicely with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, or crunchy homemade potato chips for texture.
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Ham Salad
Kathy Berget
Pin Recipe
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Equipment
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Food Processor (or a sharp knife to mince the ham)
Ingredients
- 2 cups ham (cubed)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
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Place the cubed ham into a food processor and pulse a few times until the ham is finely chopped. Do not overwork it.
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Transfer the ham to a bowl and add mayonnaise, celery, pickle relish, and Dijon mustard. Stir lightly until combined.
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Use on sandwiches or crackers, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Adjust the mayonnaise to reach the texture you prefer—some hams are drier and need more.
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely mince the ham by hand.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is an estimate provided for convenience. For the most accurate values, calculate nutrition based on the exact ingredients and amounts you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 16g
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 1072mg
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