Old Fashioned Ham Salad Recipe

old fashioned ham salad in a white bowl surrounded by cucumbers, celery, and crackers

5 from 1 vote

This Old-Fashioned Ham Salad recipe is a savory sandwich spread made with chopped ham, hard-boiled eggs, green onions, celery, and pickle relish in a creamy dressing. It's a classic recipe with simple ingredients and the perfect way to use leftover ham.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

3 cups fully cooked ham, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, divided
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 stalk celery, finely chopped about ⅓ cup
¼ cup sliced green onions 3-4 green onions
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
black pepper

Instructions

Place the ham and egg whites into a food processor. Pulse 25-30 times until the ham is finely chopped. Don't overpulse, or it will turn to mush.
For a chunkier texture, finely chop the ham and egg whites with a knife.
Mash the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Add the mayonnaise and mustard and stir until combined.
Add the celery, green onions, pickle relish, and ham mixture. Stir until combined. Season with black pepper.
Chill 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

Store leftover ham salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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