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Ham Salad Recipe with Mustard, Pickle Relish, and Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

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4.9 from 75 reviews
  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Description

This classic Ham Salad recipe combines diced cooked ham, hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, and a tangy mayo-based dressing with mustard and sweet pickle relish. The mixture is finely minced in a food processor for a perfect texture and chilled to develop rich flavor. Ideal for sandwiches or as a spread on crackers, this easy-to-make ham salad is a flavorful and versatile dish perfect for casual lunches or appetizers.

Ingredients

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Ham Salad Mixture

  • 1 & 1/2 pounds boneless cooked ham, trimmed of fat and diced (about 5 cups)
  • 1–2 hard boiled eggs, sliced or roughly chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, drained and blotted dry

Serving

  • Assorted crackers and soft rolls (such as brioche), for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the cooked ham into about 5 cups, chop 1 to 2 hard boiled eggs, dice 1 stalk of celery, and chop 2 tablespoons of onion. Also measure out the pepper.
  2. Pulse in Food Processor: Place the ham, eggs, celery, onion, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 20-25 times with short, quick pulses, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the mixture is finely minced.
  3. Make Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon mustard, and 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish. Stir well to blend the flavors and create a creamy dressing.
  4. Combine Mixture and Dressing: Add the minced ham mixture into the bowl with the dressing. Stir thoroughly until combined into a cohesive, paste-like consistency.
  5. Chill: Cover the bowl and chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for several hours. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and develop for optimal taste.
  6. Serve: Serve the ham salad as sandwiches on small soft brioche rolls or as a spread on assorted crackers for an appetizer or casual meal.

Notes

  • Using leftover ham or a slab of cooked ham trimmed and diced works best for texture and flavor.
  • Draining and blotting the sweet pickle relish removes excess moisture to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet.
  • Chilling the salad several hours before serving improves the flavor.
  • This ham salad can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Adjust the amount of eggs or relish based on personal preference for texture and taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: ham salad, ham salad sandwich, easy ham salad, quick sandwich spread, picnic recipe, leftover ham recipe

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