How to Make Ham Salad

Most people think of tuna salad sandwiches or ham sandwiches, but not ham salad sandwiches. You can also use ham salad for appetizers, or just a quick snack. You can buy canned ham to make ham salad, but it is not as good as baked ham.

Things You'll Need

• 8 oz. leftover baked ham or a slice of center cut ham
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1.2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. white pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 cup finely diced onion
• 2 tbsp. sweet relish

Instructions

1. If you are using leftover ham, it is already cooked. If you are using a fresh ham steak, you can fry it or you can bake it with a bit of pineapple and brown sugar. This will give your salad a sweeter taste.

2. Remove any fat and gristle from the ham. Cut ham into 4-inch chunks.

3. Put the ham in a food processor. Chop on medium for five or six seconds. If you want a smoother salad, chop a few extra seconds or until the meat is the consistency you want for your salad.

4. Peel the onion and dice it.

5. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the mayonnaise and spices. Add the relish and the finely diced onion and mix thoroughly. Add the ham, and mix.

Tips & Warnings

• Adjust mayonnaise to your liking. Some people like a dry salad while some like more mayonnaise than ham.

• Adjust spices to your tastes. You can also add black pepper to the salad for more of a peppery taste.

• Always heed the warnings on the blender. Keep your hands out of the blender when the blade is in motion.