Salads
Southern
Yield: 4-6
Author: Tammy Nichols
Ham Salad or Spread - Master Cookbook Recipe # 567

Ham Salad or Spread - Master Cookbook Recipe # 567

This Ham Salad is a versatile Southern favorite. Whether you're looking for a chunky salad for a hearty sandwich or a smooth, savory spread for crackers, this recipe delivers. The combination of cream cheese and mayonnaise makes it incredibly rich, while the dill relish and mustard provide that classic tangy bite.

This is recipe #567 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minTotal time: 15 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups ham, diced
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature (or 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 2 Tbsp dill relish
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp mustard

Instructions

  1. Cream the Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese (or shredded cheddar), mayonnaise, green onions, dill relish, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
  2. Mix: Using a hand mixer, blend these ingredients together until they are well-combined and smooth.
  3. Fold in Texture: Add the diced hard-boiled eggs and diced celery to the mixture.
  4. Add the Ham: Finally, fold in the diced ham. Stir well until the ham is evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Serve: Pile it high on your favorite sandwich bread or serve it as a dip with buttery crackers.
  6. Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Tammy's Tips

If you prefer a different style, you can use the combined mixture (before adding the ham) as a savory spread. Just spread it thick on sandwich bread and top it with whole slices of ham and crisp lettuce for a delicious lunch! Using room-temperature cream cheese is the secret to getting that base perfectly smooth without any lumps.