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
Deviled Ham Salad
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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Easy Ham Salad without Eggs
Let’s make this delicious Simply Southern Ham Salad recipe.
Simply Southern Ham Salad
Easy ham salad recipe. Use this delicious spread on crackers as an appetizer or on a sandwich.
Servings: 1 pound
Calories: 152kcal
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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