This easy ham salad is so easy it only has four ingredients and is ready in minutes.
It’s been a really HOT summer around here and I refuse to turn the stove on to make lunch. On top of that, it is CANNING SEASON and the kitchen is already a hot mess! Is that wrong?? I don’t think so either lol.
This easy ham salad is my go-to when I need to whip something up quick. And of course the guys in this house love when there’s a bowl of it in the fridge and they want something fast to take to work.
Why not just buy it at the deli in my local store?
I have to be honest here, I used to buy it at my local grocery; but, after a friend of mine gave me the rundown of how that store made it, I never wanted to eat it again.
Did you know some delis make up this sandwich spread with whatever odds and ends of deli meat they have laying around at the end of the day and just throw it in together? That bothered me to not know exactly what meats are in there.
Cut to the gist already, will ya? How do you make this ham salad?
I buy a 5 lb block of cooked ham for my ham salad, cut it in half and freeze the half I’m not using. Chop it up in the food processor. I add in a small onion so it gets chopped in the processor as well.
Transfer the chopped ham and onions to a medium sized bowl. Spoon in to the ham mix one cup of sweet pickle relish. Then plop in half a jar of regular mayo and stir it all together. Viola, it’s ready to go.
My relish and mayo are always chilled in the fridge, so there’s no need for me to chill this ham salad before we eat it. If you use relish or mayo straight from the cupboard, you may want to pop a lid on the bowl and put it in the refrigerator for a few to chill it. Ham salad tastes best when cold.
Does it go on a bun? Bread? How do I eat it?
I prefer it on a sandwich bun; but, it’s all about your personal preference.
It can be served on a bun, bread, a pita, eaten straight off the spoon. I have a friend that wraps some in a leaf of lettuce.
Speaking of lettuce….can I put veggies on my sandwich?
Heck ya, you can! Load it up with whatever you like on a sandwich. Add lettuce, tomatoes, peppers…the possibilities are endless here. That’s why the line is always so long at those foot-long sub shops lol…everyone has their own veggie preference.
What to do with leftover Ham Salad?
Any unused ham salad should be kept refrigerated in an air tight container. It contains meat and mayo which can become spoiled if left out to get warm.
Ham salad can be stored for up to four days if kept cold. It’s all about the life of the meat here. At our house, it is usually all eaten before the fourth day hits anyhow lol.
Easy Ham Salad
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs chopped ham
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup sweet pickle relish
- 15 oz regular mayonnnaise
Instructions
- Chop the ham and onions, using a food processor on low. (I use the pulse option so I can see how fine it is chopping)
- Transfer chopped ham and onions into a medium bowl.
- Add sweet pickle relish and mayonnaise
- Stir together until combined
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My family loves ham salad, and sandwiches. Simple to make yet gives so much happiness.
Looks good, though I’m a vegetarian.
This look like a tasty and easy lunch. I’ll definitely add this to my list.
My mom used to make ham salad all the time while I was growing up. This just sent a flood of memories to my brain. Thank you.
Great idea for a sandwich filling, sounds tasty!
So love this. Nowadays having a newborn and moved house with loads of boxes to unpack , I prefer an easy and delicious meal to prepare. Thanks for sharing!
I love salads in the summer!! I am saving this recipe! Thank you!!
This looks so easy and healthy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Easy and fast are my kind of recipes. Love that it has ham in it
I love salads. This is such an easy and quick recipe, much better than buying from the store.
I never heard of ham salad but it sounds good.
My friend loves ham salad. She’s always making it for the holidays.
It looks simple to make. I’ll try it out!
Wow, it’s a great recipe and so easy to make! I am running out of ideas now working from home and thanks for your tips for a quick meal – Knycx Journeying
You can never go wrong with a ham salad! Love how easy it is to make and you can add other ingredients if you like. Thanks for this recipe!
I love ham salad! My whole family loves it. This recipe looks different than the one that I make. I can’t wait to try it
I love salads and incorporating ham into it, makes it even better. This is so quick and easy to make.
Thanks for drawing our attention to the easy ham salad, and simplifying the recipe.