Southern Style Ham Salad
Indulge, in the flavors of cuisine with our delectable Southern Style Ham Salad. This recipe is a blend of ham the satisfying crunch of sweet pickles and the smooth creaminess of mayo. It's a combination that beautifully captures both tradition and creativity. In 15 minutes you'll have a dish that embodies the warmth and comfort of cooking making it ideal for busy evenings or impromptu get-togethers. Whether you spread it on bread enjoy it with crackers. Use it as a dip every mouthful will take you on a savory journey, through the rich culinary heritage of the South.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 hard-boiled egg chopped
- 3 to 3 ½ cups diced ham
- 2 sweet pickles chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice
- 1 stalk of celery finely chopped
- ¾ cup high-quality mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by cutting the ham into chunks.
- Dice the pickles. Mix them with the chopped ham adding a bit of salt and pepper to your preference.
- Add the chopped celery, to the mixture to enhance both the texture and flavor.
- In a bowl combine mayonnaise and sweet pickle juice to create a mixture.
- Gently incorporate the blend into the ham mixture ensuring that all ingredients blend together perfectly.
- Place this combination in the refrigerator, for 1 to 2 hours so that all the flavors can come together.
- When you're ready to serve spread this Southern Style Ham Salad on bread crackers. Enjoy it as a dip.
- Savor the fusion of flavors and relish in every bite as you indulge in this comfort.
Notes
To make a gluten-free version of the delicious Southern Style Ham Salad make sure that all of your ingredients, including the mayonnaise and pickles are certified as gluten-free. Choose gluten-free bread or crackers to serve alongside the salad so you can enjoy this dish without any concerns. Indulge, in the flavors of the South while staying faithful, to your lifestyle!