It’s one of those feed-a-lot-of-people comfort food salads that makes you look forward to leftovers.
How to Use Leftover Ham in Ham Salad
Put it in a sandwich (or a slider bun!), eat it plain, or add it to macaroni. The basic components of our favorite ham salad are ground or finely diced ham, sweet pickle relish (sweet works better than dill for ham, in my opinion), and hard-boiled eggs. Then add something for crunch (celery and/or bell peppers) and mayo to bind it. Add a little mustard and lemon juice to brighten the flavors, and maybe a touch of cayenne as a nod to deviled ham or eggs. Do you have a twist on ham salad that you enjoy? Please let us know about it in the comments! Photos updated; recipe first published 2010.
How to Store Ham Salad
Store ham salad tightly covered in the refrigerator for three to five days.
Can You Freeze Ham Salad?
We don’t recommend freezing prepared ham salad because the mayonnaise can separate as it defrosts. For making ham salad at a later date, freeze diced or ground ham in a freezer-safe zipper bag or container for up to three months.
Hard-Boiled Eggs for Ham Salad
If you don’t have a favorite method of hard-boiling eggs, try steamed hard-boiled eggs or Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs.
More Recipes to Use Up Leftover Ham
Deviled Ham With Pickled Jalapenos Pasta With Ham and Peas White Bean and Ham Soup Ham and Potato Hash Pineapple Glazed Ham Balls
