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October 7, 2020 By Sara 12 Comments

Ham Salad Recipe

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This ham salad is a blend of finely diced ham, mayonnaise, veggies and seasonings, all mixed together to form a savory and creamy salad.

This ham salad is a blend of finely diced ham, mayonnaise, veggies and seasonings, all mixed together to form a savory and creamy salad. The absolute best way to use up leftover ham! Serve your salad as a sandwich, with crackers, or over lettuce.

When I have a lot of ham on hand, I make ham and bean soup, ham and cheese sliders, or this quick and easy salad recipe. It takes just minutes to prepare and can easily be customized to your tastes.

This ham salad is a blend of finely diced ham, mayonnaise, veggies and seasonings, all mixed together to form a savory and creamy salad. This ham salad is a blend of finely diced ham, mayonnaise, veggies and seasonings, all mixed together to form a savory and creamy salad.

Ham salad served in a croissant.

I always buy an oversized ham for the holidays so that I have plenty of leftovers. One of the easiest ways to repurpose leftover ham is with this delicious ham salad. It contains just a handful of ingredients, and is always a big hit.

How do you make ham salad?

Start by finely chopping ham by hand, or make quick work of this job by using a food processor. Stir in mayonnaise, finely diced celery and onion, pickle relish, mustard and a bit of parsley. Mix everything together until well combine. Use right away, or refrigerate for later enjoyment.

Bowls of diced ham, mustard, onion, celery and pickle relish.

Tips for the perfect salad

  • You can control the texture of this salad based on how finely you grind your meat. I prefer a chunkier salad, so I use the food processor to pulse my ham to get to the right consistency, or I chop it with a knife.
  • Feel free to use the food processor to finely dice your celery, onion and parsley.
  • You can serve this salad with a side of buttery crackers, spoon it into lettuce leaves for a low carb option, or mound it onto a croissant or bun with lettuce to serve as a sandwich.
  • I find that the flavors in this salad are best if you use sweet pickle relish, as the sweetness offsets the salty flavor of the ham. You can also use dill pickle relish if you prefer, or simply add some finely diced pickle to the mix.
  • Looking to save a few calories? It’s fine to substitute light mayonnaise instead of the full fat variety.
  • I make this dish year round, it’s not just for leftover ham! If I don’t have leftovers on hand, I purchase a ham steak at the grocery store.

Finely chopped ham in a bowl with parsley, mustard, pickle relish and vegetables.

How long can you keep ham salad?

This salad will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep it in an airtight container for best results. Ham salad should not sit at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.

Can ham salad be frozen?

I do not recommend freezing this salad, as it will be watery when thawed. You can freeze leftover ham to defrost at a later time to make this dish, just don’t freeze the prepared dish.

A bowl of creamy ham salad topped with parsley for garnish.

Flavor Variations

This salad is delicious as written, but you can add other ingredients to customize it to your tastes.

  • Veggies: Feel free to add more vegetables such as diced red bell pepper, cucumber or even thawed peas.
  • Herbs: Kick up the flavor with sliced green onions, chives, dill or fresh basil.
  • Protein: You can also make this salad with smoked turkey or diced cooked chicken breast.

A spoon serving up a portion of diced ham and vegetables in a creamy dressing.

Ham salad is an absolute must-make recipe. It has the perfect blend of flavors that’s sure to please everyone.

More great ways to use up ham

  • Ham and Potato Soup
  • Cheesy Ham Pinwheels
  • Ham Bone Soup
  • 40 Leftover Ham Recipes
  • Ham Casserole

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Ham salad served in a croissant.
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Ham Salad

This ham salad is a blend of finely diced ham, mayonnaise, veggies and seasonings, all mixed together to form a savory and creamy salad. The absolute best way to use up leftover ham! Serve your salad as a sandwich, with crackers, or over lettuce.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword ham salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 450kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces ham approximately 3 cups
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Finely dice the ham by hand, or place the ham in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Place the ham in a large bowl along with the celery, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise, pickle relish, black pepper and parsley. Stir gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Cheryl says

    April 5, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for lunch today and we loved it!

    Reply
  2. Jamie says

    October 30, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great idea! I think I’ll be serving this ham salad with some crackers on the side for an easy after school snack! Saving for later!

    Reply
  3. Alison says

    October 30, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and flavorful ham salad. I can see this being perfect when you have ham leftovers from a holiday meal!

    Reply
  4. Anjali says

    October 30, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    I love how easy this salad was to make!! It was the perfect way for us to switch things up for lunch this week!

    Reply
  5. Tawnie says

    October 30, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    This was SO good especially on the croissant! Will be making again.

    Reply
  6. Genevieve says

    October 30, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good ham salad recipe and this one fits the bill!

    Reply
  7. Patricia says

    October 20, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    So, so amazing! I haven’t had a great ham salad in so long! This is lovely!

    Reply
  8. Catalina says

    October 14, 2020 at 1:25 am

    5 stars
    It looks so inviting! I will definitely try your recipe!

    Reply
  9. Beth says

    October 13, 2020 at 6:50 am

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and tasty! My husband is going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  10. Toni Dash says

    October 13, 2020 at 5:13 am

    5 stars
    This is such a delicious salad!! Perfect lunch idea!

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    October 12, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    This ham salad is incredibly delicious!

    Reply
  12. Suzy says

    October 12, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    The best way to use up leftover ham! Was so tasty!

    Reply

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