Quaker's Ham Salad
Transform your leftovers into a crowd-pleasing favorite with this Quaker's Ham Salad recipe! Bursting with savory flavor, this easy-to-make dish combines finely chopped cooked ham, creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and a touch of sweet pickle relish for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Crisp celery and red onion add satisfying crunch, while a hint of fresh lemon juice brightens each bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe shines as a sandwich filling, a topping for crackers, or a standalone salad. Perfect for quick lunches or light dinners, it’s a simple yet elegant way to enjoy classic ham salad. Don’t forget to chill it for the ultimate flavor payoff!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Place the cooked ham into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not a paste. Alternatively, finely chop the ham by hand.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped ham, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish.
Step 3
Add the finely chopped red onion and celery for a nice crunch, and mix until uniformly combined.
Step 4
Season the mixture with black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Step 5
Cover and refrigerate the ham salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
Step 6
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or as a salad on its own. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (719.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1611.7 |
| Total Fat 111.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 403.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7072.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.9g | |
| Protein 108.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 67.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1611.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories