Ham salad is typically any type of salad consisting primarily of ham. Ham salad recipes traditionally consisti of a mixture of diced or chunked ham, mayonnaise, onion and relish. However, numerous recipes for ham salad are available to suit your taste buds. If you have a lot of leftover ham from Christmas dinner, ham salad can be a good way to ensure it doesn't go to waste. Making ham salad isn't difficult - even those who are "cooking challenged" can whip up a tasty salad that everyone will enjoy.
Similarly to chicken salad or egg salad, ham salad is often served on sandwiches or presented on salad greens.
Leftover Ham - Try Ham Salad
If you've got a ton of leftover ham from your Christmas dinner, why not make a big batch of ham salad? Most recipes involve basic ingredients: ham, mayonnaise, pickles and sometimes celery or cheese. Simply break the ham into bite-sized pieces (it can be chopped) and mix the ingredients together, chill in the refrigerator and you've got a quick and easy ham salad made of all those leftovers.
Ham Salad Recipe
This video features step by step instructions on how to make ham salad. You can use canned ham or leftover ham - whatever you have handy. Add a chopped hard boiled egg, chopped pickles (or pickle relish - you can use dill or sweet pickles) and mayonnaise. If you are looking to cut calories, consider using low-fat mayo as a healthy alternative to the higher fat regular mayonnaise. Mix all ingredients together and serve either as a salad on a lettuce wedge or on bread as a sandwich. For easier spreading, consider freezing the bread.
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Usually served cold, but can also be served hot
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Served at picnics and potluck dinners
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