Old Fashioned Picnic Style Ham Salad
A nice ham salad sandwich always reminds me of summer picnics. So, when I have a yearning for a little summer time bliss, I feed my memories with this lunch break treat. Even in the dark of winter, this little taste of summer transports me to a lazy-day, sharing a picnic basket with friends and family.
1 large slice of baked ham, diced very small
1/4 C celery, diced small
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 C salad dressing (Real Mayonnaise, Ranch Dressing, or choose what you like)
bread slices or crackers for serving
Place the diced ham into a large mixing bowl.
Dump the celery right on top.
Add the pickle relish.
Sprinkle all with the pepper.
Use a rubber spatula to add the salad dressing.
Mix together from the bottom up until all the ingredients are combined and mixture is creamy.
Place in a pre-chilled Thermos.
Serves 1
This is an easy way to make ham salad. Place it in the refrigerator the night before to ensure it’s good and cold before placing it in the pre-chilled Thermos. This can be spread on bread or crackers for a delicious lunch. You can also adjust the relish and salad dressing to you liking.