Growing up on a farm, ham salad meant it was hay-baling season, but growing up in the city, ham salad meant it was a Saturday afternoon in the park. Wherever you may be, Mom’s Ham Salad is sure to muster up all those sweet memories. This classic favorite is loaded with a zesty blend of creamy mayo and spicy brown mustard, all smothering the smoky goodness of ham and the crunch of celery and onion that we all love. It is so easy yet so packed with flavor. Add Mom’s Ham Salad to your lunch or dinner routine and start making some delicious new memories. It will have you reminiscing of the times that have already passed by, as well as the good times that are still to come!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 5 cups ham, fully cooked, diced
- 1/3 cup pecans and almonds, optional, chopped and toasted
- slider buns, optional, to taste, split
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl with a lid, mix the mayonnaise, the celery, the green onions, the chives, the honey, the spicy brown mustard, the Worcestershire sauce, the seasoned salt, and the ham together.
Step 2 –Place the lid on the bowl and refrigerate the ham salad until ready to serve.
Step 3 –Add the pecans and almonds to the ham salad and stir to combine.
Step 4 –Serve the ham salad with the slider buns.