Description
This ham salad is a delightful blend of tender ham, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing that makes it the perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you serve it as a sandwich filling, a refreshing dip with crackers, or as a side dish at gatherings, this easy recipe comes together in just under 20 minutes. Packed with flavor and versatility, it’s an excellent way to use leftover ham from holiday meals. Impress your family and friends with this satisfying dish that offers both taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups diced cooked ham
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup jarred pimento peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and dice the ham into small cubes if needed. Finely chop celery and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ham, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard; stir until fully mixed.
- Fold in celery, red onion, and pimento peppers until evenly blended.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper; mix well to combine all flavors.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on plates or between slices of bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup - 120g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg