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Ham Salad Recipe: The Last One You'll Ever Need

Discover the best old-fashioned Ham Salad Recipe! This quick and easy recipe uses leftover ham, mayonnaise, and crisp celery for the perfect sandwich spread or appetizer dip. Ready in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked ham finely diced or coarsely ground
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise full-fat, good quality
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dill relish
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor Optional, can dice by hand
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Add cubed ham, celery, and onion to a food processor. Pulse in 1-second bursts 5-7 times until coarsely ground. Do not over-process.
  2. Transfer the ham mixture to a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, dill relish, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
  3. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is creamy.
  4. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalProtein: 12gFat: 24gFiber: 1g

Notes

Don't Over-Process: Pulse the ham and vegetables in short bursts to maintain some texture.
Use Cold Ham: Start with fully chilled ham for the cleanest chopping and best results.
Customize It: Feel free to add chopped hard-boiled eggs or a dash of hot sauce to make it your own.
Keyword ham salad,ham salad sandwich,leftover ham recipe

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