Southern Ham Salad

Name: Southern Ham Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked ham, cubed; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 2 hard-boiled egg, chopped

A classic creamy spread made with finely chopped ham, sweet relish, crisp celery, and hard-boiled eggs. Perfect served on sandwich bread, crackers, or lettuce cups.

15 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSaladNo-CookHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb cooked ham, cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
2 hard-boiled egg, chopped

Instructions

1

Pulse 1 lb cubed cooked ham in a food processor until finely chopped but not puréed.
2

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish, and 2 tsp Dijon mustard until smooth.
3

Fold in the chopped ham, 1/2 cup finely diced celery, and 2 chopped hard-boiled egg until combined.
4

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Southern Ham Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Southern Ham Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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