by Diana Rattray
Ham salad is one of my favorite ways to use leftover baked ham. Stuff the ham salad into buns or bread for sandwiches or pile it onto lettuce leaves for a low carb alternative. A hard-boiled egg and sweet relish flavor the ham salad nicely while celery and some onion provide crunch. The hard-boiled egg is an excellent addition, but feel free to leave it out if you prefer. I like spicy Wickles relish in this, but any sweet pickle relish or dill relish will work just fine. Or use finely chopped pickles instead.
Ham salad rolls or sandwiches make a delicious lunch. Add a tossed salad or bowl of soup for a heartier meal. The chunky texture is perfect for sandwiches or mounding on lettuce, but feel free to use the food processor if you prefer a smoother, spreadable mixture for appetizers.
Creamed ham is another way to utilize leftover baked ham, or you might like this ranch pasta salad recipe. Roasted potatoes with ham is another excellent option.
PrintHam Salad
Leftover ham gets new life in this tasty ham salad. The mixture makes a delicious sandwich filling, or mound it on crisp lettuce leaves!
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salads, Ham, Sandwiches, Lunch
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped or minced ham
- 1 large rib celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 8 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish or Wickles relish
- 1 to 2 teaspoons pickle or Wickles juice
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large hard-boiled egg, minced
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well. For a smoother mixture, pulse in a food processor.
- Taste and adjust the mayonnaise and seasonings, as desired.
- Mound ham salad on lettuce leaves or use it as a sandwich filling.
