Easy Deviled Ham Salad - Low Carb & Keto
A delicious way to use up leftover ham, this easy deviled ham salad will be a hit with the entire family! Low Carb, Keto, Atkins, Paleo
A delicious way to use up leftover ham, this easy deviled ham salad will be a hit with the entire family! Low Carb, Keto, Atkins, Paleo
- Carbohydrate 1.00746824989812 g
- Cholesterol 31.92 mg
- Fat 4.35364137499915 g
- Fiber 0.18514500011653 g
- Protein 12.4796002499949 g
- Saturated Fat 1.4690792999999 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (64g)
- Sodium 788.449524999976 mg
- Sugar 0.822323249781588 g
- Trans Fat 0.143436437499626 g
- Calories 96 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine the salad ingredients into a food processor or magic bullet and pulse until a coarse, crumbly mixture is formed - don't over blend into mush.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Spoon the ham mixture into the dressing mixture and mix until the dressing is fully incorporated into the salad.
- Serve chilled on low carb crackers, celery, romaine, or another low carb base of your choice!
Smart Substitutions and Yield Management
Swapping the specified chopped dill pickles for sweet relish alters the moisture balance significantly, requiring an extra teaspoon of fresh lime juice to counteract the excess sugar. Financial efficiency relies on utilizing holiday leftovers or budget-friendly pork shoulder cuts rather than buying pre-cooked deli meat. Processing the ham in a food processor requires short, controlled pulses to maintain a coarse texture rather than a smooth paste. Careful pulse control prevents the proteins from breaking down into baby-food consistency.
Storage and Freezing Guidelines
Prepared ham salad keeps safely in the refrigerator for up to three to four days when stored in an airtight glass container. Freezing this mixture is not recommended because mayonnaise emulsions break during the thawing process, resulting in a watery, separated texture. Portioning the solid ingredients ahead of time without the mayonnaise extends the dry storage phase in the freezer to two months. Adding the mayonnaise component only after complete thawing restores the correct emulsion.
Textural Evaluation
Determining doneness in dishes utilizing pre-cooked ingredients relies entirely on visual and textural cues rather than internal temperature measurements. A properly processed ham mixture exhibits uniform crumbly fragments where individual pieces remain distinct against the binding mayonnaise. Whisking the dressing separately ensures the sriracha, dijon, and lime juice distribute evenly before contacting the denser protein chunks. Chilling the finished mixture for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld properly before serving on crisp low-carb bases like romaine leaves or celery stalks.
