The Ultimate Creamy & Tangy Ham Salad (Perfect for Leftover Ham)
Make this easy ham salad using leftover ham. It is creamy, tangy, and ready quickly, making it a great choice for sandwiches or serving with crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced (optional)
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped ham in a medium bowl.
- Add the diced celery, sweet pickle relish, and minced red onion, if using, to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the ham and vegetable mixture.
- Use a spoon or spatula to gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Cover the bowl and chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold on bread for sandwiches, with crackers, or as a side dish for a picnic.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use honey baked ham leftovers.
- If you prefer a less tangy spread, reduce the amount of relish slightly.
- This recipe works well as a simple appetizer when served with sturdy crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 60