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Southern Ham Salad

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Southern Ham Salad?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of Dijon mustard in Southern Ham Salad?

The entry for Southern Ham Salad calls for 2 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Is Southern Ham Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Southern Ham Salad carries 4 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

Does Southern Ham Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 2 hard-boiled egg, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Southern Ham Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Southern Ham Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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