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Southern Ham Salad

Who doesn’t love ham salad? It’s creamy, salty, tangy, and delicious. Most people make their ham salad with sweet relish, but I make mine two ways: with dill pickle or this, my all-time favorite Southern Ham Salad. This ham salad recipe is made with herbs and cream cheese, and it’s going to knock your socks off!

A plate of ham salad on a table next to croissants.

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Southern Ham Salad is a staple in the South, but made with cream cheese, it’s so much better. There’s parsley and green onion in here, too, and the whole flavor combination is just magical. 

It’s also super-easy to make, and you can make the whole batch right in the bowl of your food processor. It’s delicious on bread as a sandwich, served for high tea as a finger sandwich, or stuffed croissants with it for lunch. 

Sweet, creamy, herby, and loaded with flavor, this Southern Ham Salad is ready in minutes. We gobble it up, and I just know you will, too!

Three composed salads on a white plate.
Coronation Chicken Salad, Dill Egg Salad, Southern Ham Salad

What you’ll love about Southern Ham Salad


  • It’s ready in minutes. Literally. Save yourself some chopping and use your food processor, and a few pulses of the blade later, it’s done.
  • You can double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd.
  • It’s a great use of leftover ham. Use double-smoked ham for even more flavor!!!
  • It’s super low in carbs and is high in protein, so it is great for anyone on a keto diet or low-carb diet.

Ingredients

  • Ham – Use a chunk of whole ham. Leftover ham works great in this recipe.
  • Cream cheese – Softened.
  • Green onions – Trimmed; white and green parts.
  • Parsley – Fresh parsley.
  • Grainy mustard – I like whole grain Dijon mustard, but any kind will work.
A table with food ingredients.

How to Make Southern Ham Salad

  1. Cut the ham into chunks and add it to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the blade a few times to chop up the ham into small pieces.
  2. Add the cream cheese, mustard, parsley, and green onion to the food processor with the ham and pulse until combined.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
  • If the salad is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding a little milk or mayonnaise.
  • Serve on a variety of breads, crackers, or even cucumber slices for a low-carb option.
  • Consider adding a dash of paprika or cayenne pepper for a slight kick.

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Make It A Meal

Turning Southern Ham Salad into a full meal is as easy as pairing it with your favorite sides. Consider serving it on a bed of fresh greens for a light lunch or alongside a hearty soup for a more filling option. This is a great filling for finger sandwiches for high tea, too, or tucked between fresh bread for a tasty lunch.

Storage

Southern Ham Salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, making it a fantastic make-ahead option for busy weeks. If you find yourself with leftovers, they can be repurposed as a flavorful addition to omelets or quiches.

A bowl of Southern Ham Salad with cream cheese and croissants on a wooden table.
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Southern Ham Salad

Southern Ham Salad made with cream cheese is creamy, herby, and loaded with flavor. It's perfect on crackers, in a finger sandwich, or piled on to the end of a spoon.
Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword cream cheese, ham, ham salad, southern ham salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 161kcal
Author Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ham
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 green onions white and green parts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard

Instructions

  • Cut the ham into chunks and add it to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the blade a few times to chop up the ham into small pieces.
  • Add the cream cheese, mustard, parsley, and green onion to the food processor with the ham and pulse until combined.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
  • If the salad is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding a little milk or mayonnaise.
  • Serve on a variety of breads, crackers, or even cucumber slices for a low-carb option.
  • Consider adding a dash of paprika or cayenne pepper for a slight kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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