This ham salad with a schmear recipe is perfect for a quick and hearty meal. The combination of savory ham, crunchy vegetables, and creamy schmear spread creates a delicious and satisfying sandwich filling. It's great for a picnic, lunchbox meal, or easy dinner option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bread or rolls for serving
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine diced ham, celery, onion, and pickles.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the schmear spread.
- Add the schmear spread to the ham mixture and mix until well combined.
- Spread the ham salad on bread or rolls to make sandwiches.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Schmear is a Yiddish term meaning 'spread' or 'smear'.
Ham salad is a versatile dish that can be customized with different herbs and spices.
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham from holiday meals.