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Ham salad served in a white bowl with a spoon for serving.
5 from 9 votes

Ham Salad

This simple ham salad recipe will be the only one you’ll need to use up that leftover ham. Just 5 ingredients all you need to make this classic sandwich spread.
Author Diana
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked ham finely diced
  • ¾ cup finely diced celery
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or prepared mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crackers for serving

Instructions

  • Add the diced ham to a food processor and pulse until finely minced but does not become a paste.
  • In a large bowl, combine the minced ham with mayo, mustard, relish, and lemon juice if using. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Ham salad goes great with crackers, or you can make it into delicious sandwiches.

Notes

  • Store your ham salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing. Keep it frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container. It’s best to freeze it immediately after mixing.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg