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Ham Salad Recipe

Creamy Ham Salad Recipe: Quick, Nostalgic Delight!

This Creamy Ham Salad recipe is a nostalgic delight, perfect for using up leftover ham in a quick and delicious dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Ham Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Celery Fresh, finely chopped
  • 2 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles Diced
  • 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice Add more or less to taste
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard For a zesty kick
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Hot Sauce Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Spatula
  • Separate bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the Cooked Ham into 1-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop the Green Onions, Celery, and Hard-Boiled Eggs, then add to the bowl.
  3. Incorporate the Dill Pickles and Pickle Juice into the mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Black Pepper, and Hot Sauce until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and gently fold to combine.
  6. Season to taste with Kosher Salt as necessary.
  7. Serve the salad on crackers or in a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust salt gradually based on ham saltiness. For a chunkier texture, hand chop ingredients.

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