Ham salad is always delicious and always in style.

Learn how to make ham salad.

Perfect for a spring brunch or afternoon party, your guests will be impressed with this classic Southern dish.

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There’s no need to make this salad right before serving.

In fact, chilling the salad in the refrigerator gives the flavors time to meld and deepen.

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days, and bring to room temperature before serving.

ingredients for ham salad

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What To Serve With Ham Salad

This retro dish makes a satisfying lunch or snack option.

This protein-packed salad is a great way to repurpose leftovers into a creamy, savory dish you’ll love.

Add ham:

Fold in 8 ounces of ham.

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Instead, freeze leftover ham and thaw to make this salad up to two days before serving.

Yesthis recipe is a great way to repurpose leftover Christmas or Easter ham.

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