Classic Creamy Ham Salad Recipe for Sandwiches & Dips

This ham salad recipe is an excellent way to use leftover holiday ham. It’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a simple summer meal.

Ham Salad

If you have leftover ham from Easter, a holiday dinner, or a Sunday roast, this ham salad is an easy, flavorful way to repurpose it. It’s quick to assemble and makes a delicious filling for sandwiches or wraps. Add fresh lettuce and sliced tomato if you like, or serve it with chips and a pickle for a no-fuss meal.

This recipe is especially handy in warmer weather when cold sandwiches are an easy dinner solution. It also works well alongside other simple salads, like egg salad or tuna salad, for quick family meals with minimal cleanup.

The salad is very versatile and equally good made with leftover carved ham or store-bought cubed ham. It’s a great way to stretch a ham into several meals during the week.

This recipe is simple but satisfying. It keeps well in the refrigerator, so you can prepare it ahead for lunches or picnic baskets. The combination of celery and red onion adds crunch and brightness, while Dijon mustard and sweet relish balance the flavor.

Ingredients
3 cups leftover ham
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1/2 large red onion, finely diced
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/3 cup sweet relish
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Cut the ham into pieces small enough to fit in a food processor.
2. Pulse the ham until it resembles coarse crumbs; avoid over-processing if you prefer some small chunks for texture.
3. Transfer the processed ham to a large bowl and stir in the diced celery and red onion.
4. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sweet relish, and mix until everything is evenly combined.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavors meld nicely after chilling for 30 minutes to an hour.

Looking for more ways to use leftover ham? Try it in scalloped potatoes or a creamy macaroni salad for a hearty second meal.