To make ham salad, follow this straightforward recipe:

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds boneless cooked ham, diced
• 1 hard-boiled egg
• 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish (optional)
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard (such as Dijon)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Assorted crackers or soft rolls for serving

Instructions

1. Place the diced ham, hard-boiled egg, celery, and onion into a blender or food processor. Season with a bit of salt and black pepper.
2. Pulse 20-25 times with short, quick pulses to mince the ingredients evenly. Scrape down the sides if needed.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and mustard.
4. Stir the minced ham mixture into the mayonnaise mixture until well combined.
5. Cover and chill the ham salad for several hours to enhance the flavors.
6. Serve chilled on rolls, in sandwiches, or with crackers.

This recipe yields a creamy and flavorful ham salad that's perfect for sandwiches or as a spread

. Variations include adding diced dill pickles and fresh parsley for extra crunch and flavor or using green onions and a dash of hot sauce for a bit of a kick

. Ham salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days