Go Back
+ servings
ham salad on slider rolls on a wooden cutting board.
Print Recipe
4.58 from 14 votes

Ham Salad Recipe

This Ham Salad is so nostalgic and delicious! Diced ham in mayonnaise with sweet relish, mustard, and a host of other goodies.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: appetizer/dip
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise plus more if needed
  • ¼ cup sweet relish
  • 2 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 lb. leftover cooked ham cubed
  • 3 tbsp diced celery
  • 2 tbsp diced red onion use diced yellow or sweet onion for a little less bite
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crackers, soft rolls, or bread for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Set aside.
    ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet relish, 2 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Add the ham, celery, onion, and parsley to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until it’s more finely chopped and combined, then transfer it to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Stir, tasting and adding more mayonnaise or relish if desired to achieve a spreadable consistency, as well as salt and pepper.
    1 lb. leftover cooked ham, 3 tbsp diced celery, 2 tbsp diced red onion, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper
  • Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving as is with crackers or on bread or rolls as sandwiches.
    crackers, soft rolls, or bread

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1133mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg