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What a Ham . . . Salad!

What a ham . . . salad! This classic salad concoction gets additional personality from its curry-infused mayo, a kick of horseradish, and lemon juice.


WARNING: ONCE YOU START EATING THIS IT MAY BE HARD TO STOP!


This one is a WTTG TV DC (and now website) exclusive. You won't see it in my best-selling cookbook however there are of course plenty of other great salad and springtime recipes throughout!

What a Ham Salad

Makes 6 to 8 servings


What a ham . . . salad! This classic salad concoction gets additional personality from its curry-infused mayo, a kick of horseradish, and lemon juice.


1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I love Blue Plate)

3 cups 1/4" diced cooked ham (about 1 pound)

1 heaping cup thin-sliced scallions (white and green parts)

1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (organic best)

2 heaping tablespoons prepared horseradish

1 tablespoon Creole or Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon sugar

To serve, as desired: Beefsteak tomatoes, buns, lettuce

Minced parsley for garnish


Mix curry powder with mayo, set aside. In a large bowl, combine ham, scallions, relish, horseradish, mustard, lemon, sugar. Add curry mayo, stir thoroughly.

Chill for 2 hours, or more, before serving, in hollowed-out tomato "bowls," on party buns, or a bed of dressed lettuce and tomatoes.

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My new friends Marissa Mitchell and "King of Cocktails," Paul Zahn, dig in to my "What a Ham Salad" on the set of Good Day DC's LION Lunch Hour, April 4, 2023!

I don't call this recipe "What a Ham" fer nuthin'!


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