Description
Iowa Ham Salad is a quick and easy no-cook recipe featuring finely chopped cooked ham mixed with sweet pickle relish, onion, celery, mayo, and mustard. It’s a versatile dish that can be served as a spread on crackers or used to make satisfying sandwiches, perfect for a light lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham Salad
- 3 cups fully cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
To Serve
- Crackers or bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Ham Salad: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped cooked ham, sweet pickle relish, finely chopped onion, finely chopped celery, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ham salad until serving time. This helps the flavors meld together and keeps the salad chilled and fresh.
- Serve: Spread the ham salad mixture onto crackers for a tasty snack or use it as a filling for sandwiches using your choice of bread.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to achieve your desired creaminess.
- You can substitute yellow mustard with Dijon mustard for a slightly different flavor.
- For a crunchier texture, add more finely chopped celery or even some chopped pickles.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve chilled for best taste.
