Description
Iowa Ham Salad is a nostalgic dish that combines savory ham, creamy mayonnaise, and crunchy veggies for a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick lunch, this versatile salad can be served on lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup diced dill pickles
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Dice the ham, chop celery, and finely chop the red onion.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine diced ham, celery, red onion, dill pickles, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Add Creaminess: Fold in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon onto lettuce leaves or spread between bread slices for delicious sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg