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A bowl filled with a mixture of finely chopped ham, pickles, and mayonnaise, being stirred with a wooden spatula.
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Old-Fashioned Ham Salad

A simple way to turn leftover ham into a creamy spread that is great for sandwiches or quick snacks.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1/4 small red onion chopped adjust to taste
  • 1 dill pickle chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked ham chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise more or less to taste
  • 1 to 2 drops liquid smoke optional

Instructions

  • Cut the celery into chunks
  • Add the celery onion and pickle to a food processor
    Chopped red onion, celery stalks, and celery leaves in a food processor with a metal blade attachment.
  • Pulse until finely chopped stopping to scrape the sides as needed
    Chopped vegetables, including green and purple pieces, inside a food processor.
  • Add the chopped ham
    Cubed ham in a food processor bowl with chopped celery and onions.
  • Pulse again until everything is finely minced
    Chopped ham, pickles, and onions inside a food processor bowl, showing a mixed and finely diced texture.
  • Remove the blade from the processor
    Minced ham, pickles, and other ingredients mixed in a food processor.
  • Add the mayonnaise and liquid smoke if using
    Close-up of a food processor containing finely chopped ham mixture with dollops of mayonnaise.
  • Stir until fully combined
    Ground meat mixture with chopped vegetables and white ingredients being mixed in a food processor with a yellow spatula.
  • Taste and adjust mayonnaise or seasoning as needed
  • Serve immediately or chill before serving
    A bowl of tuna salad with visible chopped vegetables sits on a wooden board, surrounded by red and white checkered towels.

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Notes

  • If you don't have a food processor you can use a knife to finely chop all the ingredients
  • Adjust mayonnaise depending on how creamy you like it
  • This keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg