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Cold Smoked Southern Ham Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, ham salad reflects the region's love for smoked meats and hearty flavors. Traditionally served at gatherings and picnics, this dish showcases the versatility of leftover ham, transformed into a creamy, flavorful salad. Today, variations abound, with many adding unique ingredients like nuts or different spices, making it a beloved staple across the country.

Southern AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2.5 cups cold smoked ham
3 tablespoons dill pickle
1.5 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 stalk celery (about 3 tablespoons)
1/4 red onion
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons parsley
mayonnaise (Duke's brand)
Dijon mustard
black pepper
pickle juice

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

cold smoked ham

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: cooked ham

Turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: yellow mustard

💰Cheaper: spicy brown mustard

Yellow mustard is milder and more accessible.

sweet pickle relish

🥗Healthier: chopped dill pickles

💰Cheaper: homemade relish

Chopped dill pickles offer a tangy alternative.

1

Put 2.5 cups of cold smoked ham into a food processor and chop it to a desired consistency.

2

Add 3 tablespoons of dill pickle and some pickle juice to the ham.

3

Add 1.5 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish to the mixture.

4

Finely chop 1 stalk of celery and add it to the bowl.

5

Finely chop 1/4 of a red onion and add it to the mixture.

6

Chop 2 hard-boiled eggs and fold them into the salad.

7

Add 2 tablespoons of parsley to the mixture.

8

In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise (Duke's brand) and Dijon mustard, then mix until smooth.

9

Add the mayonnaise mixture to the ham mixture and stir until well combined.

10

Season with black pepper to taste and mix again.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

food processormixing bowlknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Ham SaladSouthern Ham Salad

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