Old Fashioned Ham Salad

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This old-fashioned ham salad is an incredibly easy use for leftover ham, not to mention it is totally delicious and nostalgic.

Course Appetizer, lunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings sandwiches

Calories 268kcal

Cost $2

Remove the rind from the ham. Cut it into chunks so that it fits into the food processor. Place the ham into a bowl.
1 pound boneless ham
Finely chop the celery and onion. Add them and the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the ham.
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, ¼ cup Celery, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon onion, ½ teaspoon dill weed, ½ teaspoon celery seed
Mix well. Chill for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
Serve. To make the sandwiches, top one slice of bread with a few large tablespoons full of the ham salad. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired. Add a slice of lettuce and the other bread slice to the top. See more serving suggestions in the notes below.
16 slices bread, 16 leaves lettuce

More Uses for Ham Salad

Lettuce Wraps: Add your salad to a piece of romaine, bibb, or butter lettuce.
Sandwiches: Add the salad to your favorite white, wheat, or rye bread with a piece of lettuce.
Spread: Try to serve it in a bowl with various crackers.
Charcuterie Boards: Serve it on your charcuterie boards or grazing platters.

What to do With Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Leftovers are good for about 5 days. Take into account how long the ham has been in the refrigerator after opening it.

Freezing is not recommended. The mayonnaise will break.