Ham Salad Spread
- ½ pound finely ground fully cooked smoked ham
- 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ¼ cup firmly packed mayonnaise-relish sandwich spread
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons milk (about)
- 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon ground hot red pepper (cayenne), depending on how “hot” you like things
Instructions:
You can use this particular spread not only to fill sandwiches large and small but also as a stuffing for hollowed-out cherry tomatoes, snow pea pods, and bite-size cucumber “boats”.
- Combine all ingredients in a small nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- When almost ready to serve, let the ham salad stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. If the mixture seems dry, add another tablespoon or two of milk.
- Use as a spread for open-face tea sandwiches or full-size luncheon sandwiches.