Classic Ham Salad Recipes

CLASSIC HAM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix reduced-fat cream cheese and mayo in medium bowl until blended.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.

PAULA DEEN'S BEST HAM SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients until well blended.
• Spread on white bread.
• Paula says that the trick is to use the best ham you can find, preferably an authentic Smithfield ham.

OLD FASHIONED HAM SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Dice the ham into small 1/2" cubes. Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the relish to a food processor and pulse until chunky. You want it to be smooth enough to spread on crackers, but not so smooth that it becomes a paste. Check every few pulses and watch closely to get the desired consistency. Transfer the spread to a mixing bowl and stir in relish. Serve with crackers and Swiss cheese.

HAM SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Chop the ham finely and put it in a bowl. Add the finely diced celery, grated onion, mayonnaise, and mustard. Mix until well blended. Add more mayonnaise, to moisten, if desired. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
• Arrange the bread slices-toasted or not-on the work surface.
• Lightly butter the bread slices or spread with extra mayonnaise, if desired.
• Spread 6 slices of bread with even portions of ham salad mixture.
• Top with the remaining 6 slices of bread. Slice diagonally and serve the sandwiches with chips, French fries, salad, or a cup of soup .
• Enjoy.

FAVORITE MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta: Fill a large bowl (big enough to hold cooked pasta) halfway with ice water. Boil pasta to package instructions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water and shock the pasta by adding it to the cold water to get it cold fast. Once cold, drain the pasta, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
• In bowl large enough to fit all the pasta, make the dressing first: add mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Add the pasta, ham, boiled eggs, celery, onion, bell pepper and parsley. Combine all ingredients together. Taste for seasonings and add more salt if necessary. Chill pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

CLASSIC COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce on a platter or in a large serving bowl. Arrange remaining ingredients in rows or sections as desired. Serve with dressing of choice; if desired, serve with sliced ripe olives and lemon wedges.

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
• Combine macaroni and next 9 ingredients until blended. Add salt. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.