Name: Ham Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz ham diced; ¾ cup mayo; ½ cup celery diced; 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish; 2 tsp red onion finely diced; 1 Tbsp dijon mustard; salt and pepper to taste; 1 green onion sliced, for garnish; Parsley finely chopped, for garnish

Our classic ham salad recipe only requires 7 ingredients and will be ready to serve in less than 10 minutes.

Why this recipe works

With a combination of simple ingredients and a quick prep time, this ham salad makes an easy option for potlucks and family get-togethers.

While one of my favorites is tuna pasta salad and usually a go-to for me, this particular recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham from Easter or Christmas dinner. Can’t beat that!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

HAM – You can buy prepackaged diced ham from the grocery store or use leftover ham.

DRESSING – Our dressing is made up of mayonnaise and mustard, however, you can lighten it up using plain greek yogurt.

VEGETABLES – We use a variety of vegetables in this salad. Red onion and sweet pickle relish compliment the ham here. If you’d prefer, you can use chopped dill pickle instead of relish.

How to Make Ham Salad

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Run diced ham through a food processor, pulsing 3-4 times to chop it finer.

EXPERT TIP: The goal is a shredded appearance, but not a paste.
In a large bowl, combine ham and all remaining ingredients.

EXPERT TIP: Some families love using chopped boiled eggs in their salad, feel free to add some if you’d like.
Stir until well incorporated.

Different Ways to Serve Ham Salad

Taking a big bowl of ham salad to a potluck or party is always welcomed. If you happen to have any leftover, take it home and use some of these ideas to eat it up!

on croissants ham salad sandwich

on regular bread ham salad sliders

sliders

SANDWICHES: You can use it to make mini sliders as a party appetizer or as full sized sandwiches for lunch. We love it on bread, croissants, and even Hawaiian rolls!

DIP: Another way to serve it for parties and gatherings is to place it in a bowl (or a lettuce bowl) and serve with crackers or fresh veggies on the side.

cucumber appetizers ham salad on crackers

cracker appetizers

SPREAD: This salad is delicious spread atop fresh cucumber slices, or on crackers for a tasty appetizer!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you store ham salad?

Store your ham salad in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze ham salad?

Yes, you can freeze ham salad. To freeze, simply put the ham salad in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. You may want to double layer the freezer bag to keep it from getting freezer burnt.

What to serve with ham salad sandwiches?

While potato chips are always a good option, we like to switch it up and serve it with a side of sweet potato fries, fruit salad, or macaroni salad.

What can I substitute for the mayo?

To make it a bit healthier you can substitute the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.

ham salad in a bowl surrounded by crackers

Whether you’re making ham salad sandwiches, ham salad spread, or ham salad dip, it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next get-together.

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This post was originally published here on March 4, 2021.