By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
227 cal · 15 min
Southern Ham Salad
Recipe GLPRa8bf50318549ba
A hearty and flavorful Southern-style ham salad that combines tender chunks of baked ham with crisp vegetables, tangy pickles, and a creamy mustard dressing. Perfect for lunch, appetizers, or served on crackers. This straightforward dish is naturally low-carb and comes together in minutes.
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Ingredients
1 lb. baked ham, cut into 1 inch chunks
8 gherkins, diced
1 pickled jalapeño, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 ribs celery, sliced crosswise into thin pieces
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, stirring until smooth and well blended.
Add the chunks of baked ham to the dressing and toss gently to coat.
Fold in the diced gherkins and minced pickled jalapeño, mixing gently.
Add the sliced scallions, sliced celery, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl.
Toss all ingredients together until evenly combined and the vegetables are well distributed throughout.
Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting as needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. This salad is excellent on its own, with crackers, or on bread.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked routinely at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, Kroger, or ALDI in the Charlotte area; ham and mayo are pantry staples, and gherkins, jalapeños, and fresh herbs are standard produce finds. The actual prep time is 15 minutes as stated—chopping vegetables and stirring takes no hidden steps—and at current ham prices around $8 a pound for quality deli ham yielding roughly 1.5 pounds, this costs about $1.50 per serving before mayo and condiments, making it solid value for a crowd-friendly dish. It reheats poorly (mayo-based), so plan to serve it same-night at a gathering or as a weeknight charcuterie board, and it demands no active cooking or attention once prepped. The Southern angle lands lightly here—ham is a staple, but gherkins and Dijon mustard read more deli counter than Low Country, so the regional identity is soft.
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