Description
A creamy and flavorful ham salad perfect for sandwiches or as a savory side dish. This recipe blends diced ham with fresh herbs, crunchy pickles, and a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard, with a subtle kick of cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
Salad
- 1 lb Ham (diced small, ~3 cups)
- 1/2 cup Dill pickles (diced small)
- 1/2 cup Sweet onion (diced small)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh thyme (chopped)
- Sea salt (optional, to taste)
- Black pepper (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy and flavorful dressing base.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the diced ham, chopped dill pickles, diced sweet onion, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh thyme, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the ham mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly. Taste and season with sea salt and black pepper as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the ham salad immediately if you prefer a fresh taste, or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and develop more depth before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Use freshly chopped herbs for a brighter flavor impact.
- This salad is versatile and can be served as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or alongside fresh greens.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and consumed within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: ham salad, easy ham salad, ham salad recipe, creamy ham salad, no cook salad, picnic salad, sandwich filling
