Dill Ham Salad with Leftover Ham

Leftover ham? Don’t waste it! Instead, make a fresh new recipe with this Dill Ham Salad. It is full of zesty flavor, perfect to serve as a sandwich, with crackers, or on a bed of lettuce.

This recipe will save the day with a new twist using your leftover ham. We love to use this recipe after Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, when it never fails that I’ll always buy and prepare way too much ham! This recipe was passed down by my grandma with a few little changes to make our own.

What you’ll love about Dill Ham Salad:

• Perfect for leftover ham!
• Naturally gluten-free, just serve with gluten-free bread or crackers.
• Kid-Friendly recipe!
• Ready in just about 10 minutes, with chill time in the fridge to get it nice and cold.

Ingredients for Dill Ham Salad:

• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Mayo
• Sour Cream
• Dill Weed
• Seasoned Salt
• Parsley
• Leftover Ham
• Green Onions
• Celery

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Mix all the dill mixture ingredients and set aside.
2. In a food processor, add in the ham, onion, and celery. Then, pulse on low until it’s chopped to a fine consistency or until your preferred consistency.
3. Pour the ham into a large bowl, and mix it with the dill mixture.
4. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours and serve.

Tips for Making the Best Dill Ham Salad:

• Texture Matters – The ham will be diced in the food processor, and pulse longer to get more minced ham. If you prefer chunky bits of ham, pulse for just a few seconds or chop by hand.
• Flavor – If you prefer, use 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh dill instead of dried dill; the dill gives it the flavor, so don’t skip it!
• Make Ahead – This recipe is great to make ahead and store in the fridge, the colder the better!
• Variations – Add in chopped pickle, chopped peppers, or cream cheese and mayo for a tangy twist.

How to store leftover Dill Ham Salad:

Store the dill ham salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir it up before spreading and serving. It’s best served on bread as a sandwich, with crackers, or over a bed of lettuce in a salad.

Dill Ham Salad is meant for real-life busy families, and it’s the perfect way to use up leftover hams…our favorite actually! If you love this recipe, you’ll also love this Chicken Salad.