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Classic Ham Salad

Cultural Context

Classic Ham Salad has its roots in Southern American cuisine, where it often appears at picnics and potlucks. This dish showcases the resourcefulness of using leftover ham, blending it with creamy ingredients and crunchy vegetables. Today, variations abound, with some adding fruits like pineapple or using different meats, making it a versatile favorite across the country.

AmericanUSother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups finely diced ham
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons minced white onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cooked ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey offers a leaner option, while bologna is often less expensive than ham.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: tofu

Avocado provides healthy fats, while tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

1

Finely dice 2 cups of ham and transfer to a mixing bowl.

2

Roughly chop 3 hard-boiled eggs and add to the bowl with the ham.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of minced white onion to the mixture.

4

Pour in 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

5

Add 1 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish, and 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard.

6

Season the mixture with 1 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.

7

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

8

Serve as a dip with crackers or as a sandwich on a croissant with lettuce.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Ham SaladSouthern Ham Salad

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