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Ham Salad Sandwich

This easy Ham Salad Sandwich recipe combines leftover ham, hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard, celery, onion and seasonings.

Ham salad spread is perfect for that leftover holiday ham but you can also use ham steaks.

Hard boiled egg is optional in this recipe. If you plan to use it and don't have any made up ahead of time, the time to make this recipe will increase. Also, if you want a little kick, try adding horseradish to the ham salad mixture.

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Homemade Ham Salad

It is super quick, ready in just 5 minutes but for best flavor plan to chill in the fridge for 1 – 2 hours.

This small-batch recipe makes a great appetizer, lunch, dinner, or date night meal for two.

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How to make Homemade Ham Salad

Place the ham, hard-boiled egg, celery, and onion in a food processor or a Magic Bullet Blender and pulse until finely chopped.

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Combine the ham mixture, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and mustard in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.

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Taste the ham salad and add salt and black pepper if needed.

Refrigerate until time to serve, 1 – 2 hours is best for flavor.

Serve on sandwich rolls or crackers.

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Ham Salad Spread

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Ham Salad Sandwich

This easy Ham Salad Sandwich recipe combines leftover ham, hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard, celery, onion and seasonings. This ham salad spread is perfect for that leftover holiday ham but you can also use ham steaks. Ready in just 5 minutes!
4.70 from 10 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Pork
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 688 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fully cooked ham
  • 1 hard-boiled egg (optional)
  • 1 celery stalk
  • ¼ of a small onion
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste.
  • 2 sandwich rolls (or several crackers)

Instructions
 

  • Place the ham, hard boiled egg, celery, and onion in a food processor or a Magic Bullet Blender and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Combine the ham mixture, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and mustard in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Taste the ham salad and add salt and black pepper if needed.
  • Refrigerate until time to serve, 1 – 2 hours is best for flavor.
  • Serve on sandwich rolls or crackers.

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Notes

  • If using the hard boiled egg, the time to make this recipe will increase.
  • If you want a little kick, try adding horseradish.
  • This recipe is ready in just 5 minutes but for best flavor plan to chill in the fridge for 1 – 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 688kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 1942mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
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4.70 from 10 votes (10 ratings without comment)
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Monday 28th of June 2021

Reader Cathie says "Hi Zona; Thanks for all these wonderful recipes. I've been struggling with cutting down our recipes for just us two. I saw your ham salad sandwich the other day and I was reminded of when we were kids my mom substituted bologna for half of the ham as a cost saving measure. I still prefer the flavor to this day. Also, for a nutty twist, make your ham salad and add a bit of peanut butter to it. I'd start small and add to taste because it makes a big difference. It's a delicious surprise (if you can tolerate peanuts, that is.) Have a wonderful summer. --Cath, a fan."