Classic Ham Salad Sandwich

🥪 Classic Ham Salad Sandwich

Servings: 4–6 sandwiches

Ingredients

For the Ham Salad:

• 1 lb cooked ham, finely chopped
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• ¼ cup finely diced celery
• 2 tbsp finely diced onion
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika
• 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped (optional)

For the Sandwiches:

• 8–12 slices sandwich bread
• Lettuce leaves, optional
• Tomato slices, optional
• Softened butter or mayonnaise for the bread, optional

Method

1. Add the cooked ham to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Avoid turning it into a paste.
2. Transfer the ham to a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the mayonnaise, pickle relish, celery, onion, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika.
4. Mix until creamy and well combined. Fold in the chopped hard-boiled egg, if using.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
6. Spread the ham salad generously over slices of bread.
7. Add lettuce or tomato if desired, then top with another slice of bread.
8. Cut in half and serve chilled with potato chips, pickles, or your favorite side dish. 🥪