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
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- 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!
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.
SPREAD: This salad is delicious spread atop fresh cucumber slices, or on crackers for a tasty appetizer!
Frequently Asked Questions
Store your ham salad in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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.
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.
To make it a bit healthier you can substitute the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.
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.
More Recipes Using Ham
- Ham and Bean Soup
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
- Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Cheese
- Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Ham and Peas
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Ham Salad
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 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
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- You can buy prepackaged ham from the grocery store or use leftover ham.
- Our dressing is made up of mayonnaise and mustard, however, you can lighten it up using plain greek yogurt instead.
- 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 in place of relish.
Instructions
- Run diced ham through a food processor, pulsing 3-4 times to chop it finer. The goal is a shredded appearance, but not a paste.
- In a large bowl, combine ham and all remaining ingredients.
- Stir until well incorporated.
Nutrition
This post was originally published here on March 4, 2021.
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Jeffrey Snuggs says
Sounds like a single yummy recipe.
Mike says
Didn’t have celery but used chopped dill pickle instead of relish. Great in a sandwich or over lettuce.
Kristin Clark says
I do not have a food processor, so I was wondering if I could use prepackaged diced ham without it?
Amanda Formaro says
Yes that will work!
Pennie says
I wonder if you could substitute dill pickle relish and it be good??
Holly says
Had some cold shrimp and decided to use shrimp instead of ham. Cut the shrimp into pieces and mixed it all together. It was delicious
Carol Goodbar says
Ham salad is do versatile and tasty. I have fixed it this way and loved it, sometimes I divide the mayonnaise and add enough sour cream to fill out and to taste. I LOVE “Amanda’s Cookin”!