This recipe shows you how to make ham salad that everyone will love. Use for sandwiches, or serve on a nice bed of lettuce on a plate.
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds smoked boneless ham, diced
1 onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
Directions
In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, pepper and salt until blended. Add the ham, onion, green pepper and celery and toss until coated. Refrigerate leftover salad in a covered bowl.
=> Ham Salad Recipes: Amazing Pasta Ham Salad
This delicious recipe features ham, pasta, bell peppers, onion, sweet pickles, tomatoes and sour cream. Great for picnics and luncheons.
8 ounces ziti pasta
1 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
15 small sweet pickles, chopped, reserve juice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice.
Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serve near room temperature.
=> Easy Ham Salad Recipe: Easy Ham Cheese Salad
This is a great recipe for making chopped ham salad that already includes the cheese inside the mixture. Makes a great sandwich or a nice ham salad spread for parties.
2 cups chopped ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
Directions
In a food processor, combine the ham and celery; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheese and pulse until mixed.
Place the mixture in a bowl and add the mayonnaise and mustard. Mix well; serve on sandwich, pita bread, bread rounds or crackers.
