Name: Simply Southern Ham Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
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

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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

Table of Contents

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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