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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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Let’s make this delicious Simply Southern Ham Salad recipe.

 
Yield: 1 pound

Simply Southern Ham Salad

Simply Southern Ham Salad

Easy ham salad recipe. Use this delicious spread on crackers as an appetizer or on a sandwich.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

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

  1. 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.
  2. If using leftover holiday baked ham (no glaze) just chop or add to the food processor, there is no need to boil it.
  3. Next, drain the ham and allow it to cool a few minutes, then add to a food processor. Pulse the ham 6-8 times.
  4. Next, dice a small yellow onion and a jalapeno pepper. Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno unless you prefer the extra heat.
  5. Finally, add the chopped onion and jalapeno pepper to a mixing bowl with the dill pickle cubes. 
  6. Then, add the ham, mayonnaise, and seasonings and mix until combined.
  7. Serve as a sandwich spread or as a dip with crackers.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 152Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 721mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 16g

Nutrition is calculated using a calculation tool. While we try to provide the most accurate nutritional levels available but exact amounts can only be calculated when tested in a laboratory.

 
 
See it at the Weekend Potluck
 

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Marsha Baker

Monday 13th of June 2016

Looks luscious. Thanks for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. (Did I miss seeing a link back?) Please come again soon.

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