I was digging around in the freezer when I came across a container of leftover smoked ham. My first thought was to make your standard ham-and-cheese sandwiches, but after more pondering, I decided that a ham salad sandwich would be way better. And it was. So much better.
I was a bit worried I might not like the texture of the ham in this sandwich. I usually think omelet when I think chopped ham. Not sandwich. For sandwiches I think sliced. Thin or thick. But not chopped. Well, this one surprised me. I actually love the difference. Of course, there’s a lot more going on in each bite than ‘just’ ham. And that’s what takes these from a ho-hum sandwich experience to something new and delicious!
A Great Ham Salad For Wraps, Too
This ham salad was fantastic on a sandwich. It has a nice bit of a crunch, and a little kick from the Cajun seasoning (I used more than a dash). The salad is also great in a wrap. And even fantastic on crackers. Got a fru-fru fancy luncheon planned? Yep, finger sandwiches with this salad are bound to impress everyone.
I’m Boiled Egg Challenged
I absolutely stink (best word I could think of) when it comes to making boiled eggs. Hard or soft, doesn’t matter. I am egg challenged. So I picked up a little cheap egg cooker like the one below. This lil baby cranks out 6 eggs in about 15 minutes and they’re perfect each and every time! I don’t even feel bad any more that I just cannot make boiled eggs!
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You can use precooked ham from your grocery instead of a home-smoked one, of course.
Shave Your Celery
I often forget to, but it’s really important to peel your celery first. If you haven’t you’re missing out. It makes celery oh so much more tender. And tasty. It takes a few minutes but it’s worth it. So grab a vegetable peeler and give each stalk a shave or two!
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Also try my delicious ham and egg sandwiches.
Ham Salad Sandwich
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups ham cooked, chopped (I used some leftover smoked ham)
- ¼ cup dill pickle chips
- 1 cup celery diced
- ¼ cup sweet onion minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 eggs hard-boiled, peeled, diced
- dash Cajun seasoning
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pulse ham in a blender or food processor a few times to chop it further. Do not over-blend and create a paste.
- Remove to a medium bowl.
- Add the pickle to the blender or food processer and pulse a few times.
- Remove to the bowl with the ham.
- Add celery, onion, mustard, and mayonnaise.
- Mix well.
- Gently fold in the eggs.
- Add Cajun seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on a nice crusty bread or as a topping for crackers.
Notes
Nutrition
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