This is a very easy and quick recipe for Cranberry Ham Salad. Served on Raisin Bread, this is a great choice for an afternoon tea sandwich. This Cranberry Ham Salad spread can be served on any bread and even crackers for a great appetizer or snack.
INGREDIENTS
- Chopped Ham
- Celery
- Green Onion
- Sweet Pickle Relish
- Mayonnaise
- Hard Boiled Egg
- Dried Cranberries
- Bread of choice
PREPARATION
Simple and quick, if you have chopped ham, it’s as simple as measuring everything and mixing in a bowl. If you don’t have chopped ham, I use 12 ounces of cooked ham and pulse in my food processor. As listed in the recipe, I use my food processor to chop the onion and celery as well. Just combine and mix together.
STORAGE
Cranberry Ham Salad can be made ahead of time, a great option when planning an afternoon tea or do ahead lunches. Storing in the refrigerator, this will last up to 5 days. If storing in the freezer, will last up to a month.
SERVING
This is a very versatile spread and not just restricted to bread. I like to use raisin bread, but any bread will work crackers. You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts as another variation. It’s all up to your imagination!
You can also use crackers or vegetables to create a delicious crudité.
Cranberry Ham Salad on Raisin Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ground Ham Can use 12 ounces ham slices. Pulse in food processor to desired texture, small crumble.
- 2 tbsp Green Onions
- 1 Hard Boiled Egg
- ⅓ cup Celery
- 2 tbsp Pickle Relish
- ½-¾ cup Mayonnaise
- ⅖ cup Dried cranberries
- Bread Slices I use raisin bread for tea sandwiches.
Instructions
- Measure out ham, set aside. If needing to prepare, place in food processor and pulse until in crumbles. Remove and set aside in mixing bowl.
- In food processor, lightly pulse green onion, celery, and hard boiled egg. Remove and place in mixing bowl with crumbled ham.
- In mixing bowl, place ham, green onion, celery, hard boiled egg, pickle relish, dried cranberries and mayonnaise. Fold together. Add more mayonnaise if you like a wetter / looser spread.
- Use as desired.
TEA SANDWICHES
- If using for tea sandwiches, spread on full slice of bread, top with 2nd slice of bread. Trim off crusts and cut into 4 triangles. You can use any type of bread – I like the taste of Raisin Bread.
Notes
And of course, this makes a delightful savory for your afternoon tea.
2 Comments
B. Simoneau
So glad to see you are back “blogging” with your delicious tea time goodies!
Love the idea of using raisin bread……….any other ingredients that go well with raisin bread?
Or any spreads or meats that do not work well?
Looking forward to your next article.
Beth
Thanks Barb – yes, it feels good to be back blogging. Will have to continue exploring other flavors with raisin bread! I think it’s open to your imagination. Huge opportunities.