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Simply Southern Ham Salad

In this post I am sharing how to make a delicious Simply Southern Ham Salad.
 
Ham salad is a wonderful spread for sandwiches or crackers. It is easy to make and a favorite for many. A simple ham salad can be made with leftover holiday ham or convenient store bought packaged ham for recipes.
 
Classic ham salad is made with a creamy mayonnaise dressing but the other ingredients are fairly optional and can be changed according to taste.
 
Ingredients
  • One pound package of Diced Cooked Ham or chopped leftover holiday ham
  • Yellow Onion, finely chopped
  • Jalapeno Pepper, veined and seeded, finely chopped
  • Dill Pickle Cubes
  • Mayonnaise, preferably Duke’s Mayonnaise
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper to taste

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Begin by adding the cubed ham to a small pot, covered with water and boil  for about 30 minutes. The cubed ham is pre-cooked, boiling helps aid in texture.
 
Drain the ham and allow to cool a few minutes, then add to a food processor. Pulse the ham 6-8 times.
 
While the ham was cooling, chop a small yellow onion and a jalapeno pepper. Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno unless you prefer the extra heat.
 
Next, add the chopped onion and pepper to  a mixing bowl with the dill pickle cubes. For the next step, add the ham, mayonnaise, and seasonings and mix until combined. Serve as a sandwich spread or as a dip with crackers.

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Simply Southern Ham Salad

Easy ham salad recipe. Use this delicious spread on crackers as an appetizer or on a sandwich.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 1 pound
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. package Diced Cooked Ham or 2 cups of leftover chopped baked ham
  • 1 small Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper veined and seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 tbs Dill Pickle Cubes
  • 1/4 c Mayonnaise preferably Duke’s Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Begin by adding the cubed ham to a small pot, covered with water and boil for about 30 minutes. The cubed ham is pre-cooked, boiling helps aid in texture.
  • If using leftover holiday baked ham (no glaze) just chop or add to the food processor, there is no need to boil it.
  • Next, drain the ham and allow it to cool a few minutes, then add to a food processor. Pulse the ham 6-8 times.
  • Next, dice a small yellow onion and a jalapeno pepper. Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno unless you prefer the extra heat.
  • Finally, add the chopped onion and jalapeno pepper to a mixing bowl with the dill pickle cubes. 
  • Then, add the ham, mayonnaise, and seasonings and mix until combined.
  • Serve as a sandwich spread or as a dip with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 721mg | Sugar: 1g
 
 
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