Best Ham Salad Recipe Video

Why We Love Ham Salad

Around here we are BIG fans of cold, no-cook, not-lettuce-based salads in the summertime. Classics like chicken salad, potato salad, tuna salad, pasta salad – and now – our Ham Salad recipe, are all dishes you’re sure to see at any true Southern potluck or picnic! This classic deli salad includes chopped precooked ham with thinly sliced celery, shaved onion, tangy pickle relish, and just the right amount of fresh dill. All of this goodness is combined with a mayonnaise and Dijon mustard dressing for a creamy, rich, and flavorful salad that everyone loves! It’s great to make ahead for easy lunches and snacks all week long, and to serve at casual gatherings. When you’re ready to enjoy simply load onto your favorite bread for the best ham salad sandwich, or pair it with all kinds of scoopers like crunchy crackers or vegetables. Or go ahead and eat it by the spoonful straight from the bowl… I certainly wouldn’t blame you!

Ingredients You Need

Cooked ham – chopped ham or spiral-baked ham, diced into small cubes Mayonnaise – can be low fat, if you like Mustard – tangy Dijon mustard is best Celery – thinly sliced Onion – finely shaved and drained Sweet pickle relish – jarred sweet relish or fresh chopped homemade pickles, drained Fresh dill – roughly chopped Cracked black pepper – a bit to taste

How to Make the Best Ham Salad Recipe

Set out a large mixing bowl. Finely diced the ham into small pieces. Place the diced ham in the bowl. Slice the celery extra-thin and shave the onion with a greater or mandolin. Drain any extra juices off the onion. Chop the fresh dill. Combine all ingredients in the bowl. Mix well then sprinkle generously with cracked black pepper. Mix again. Cover the ham mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

Ham salad is great on sandwiches either by itself or with a bit of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, or other toppings you like! You can load scoops onto slices of classic white bread or wheat bread, hoagie rolls, or into pita pockets. And it’s fun to top sammies with a pepperoncini, pickled okra, or classic dill pickle spear for a deli-style touch. Or keep things on the lighter side and scoop the ham onto fresh greens for an easy, low carb protein-packed salad. The cold and creamy salad is also delicious to enjoy as a dip with crackers, pita chips, or with fresh-cut vegetables. Serve it for a practically effortless lunch or snack, or as a party snack or appetizer at picnics, potlucks, or any summer gathering!