Ham Salad with Dill Pickles and Fresh Herbs Recipe
A flavorful and creamy Ham Salad made with diced ham, dill pickles, sweet onions, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper. Perfect as a quick lunch or sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
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, about 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
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the diced ham, dill pickles, sweet onions, chopped fresh parsley, and fresh thyme. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Mix with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the ham mixture and stir well to coat all ingredients thoroughly. Taste and season with sea salt and black pepper as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the ham salad immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together for a richer taste. Serve chilled as a sandwich filling or alongside crackers.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to make the salad more or less spicy according to your preference.
- Refrigerating the salad for an hour or more enhances the flavor blending.
- This salad is perfect as a sandwich filling or served with crackers or fresh bread.
- Use freshly chopped herbs for the best flavor.
- Ham salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Ham salad, creamy ham salad, ham sandwich filling, easy salad, mayonnaise ham salad
