Description
A nostalgic and flavorful ham salad recipe that combines savory ham, crunchy veggies, and creamy dressing, perfect for family gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, finely diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, finely diced (red or green)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the ham into small, uniform pieces and set aside.
- Finely chop the celery and bell pepper and measure out the mayo and mustard.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the diced ham, chopped celery, and bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Pour the mayo mixture over the diced ham and veggies. Mix until everything is well-coated.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Mix again for even flavor distribution.
- For optimal flavor, let your ham salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For meal prep, make it a day ahead as flavors improve over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg