My Dad's Ham Salad
"My Dad's Ham Salad" is a nostalgic and flavorful twist on a classic deli favorite, perfect for quick lunches or casual gatherings. Featuring tender, savory cooked ham finely chopped and paired with crisp celery, zesty red onion, and tangy sweet pickle relish, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Creamy mayonnaise and Dijon mustard combine to create a rich, tangy dressing, while hard-boiled eggs add an extra layer of heartiness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy ham salad can be served chilled as a sandwich filling, a cracker topping, or a light salad over fresh greens. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and let this versatile dish elevate your next meal. Perfect for meal preppers and lovers of classic, homemade comfort food alike!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Chop the cooked ham into small cubes, or pulse in a food processor for a finer texture. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Finely dice the celery and red onion, then add them to the bowl with the ham.
Step 3
Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and fold them into the mixture.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the ham mixture and stir gently until everything is well-coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 6
If desired, sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad for an extra burst of freshness and color.
Step 7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or as a topping for fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (779.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1747.3 |
| Total Fat 124.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g | |
| Cholesterol 814.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8140.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.2g | |
| Protein 120.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100IU | 0% |
| Calcium 108.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1692.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories