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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.

Crackers and Cucumber as options for serving.

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Cranberry Ham Salad on Raisin Bread

Ham salad spread. Very versatile and can be used for several sandwiches and on many different types of breads. This makes 3 cups of sandwich spread.

Course afternoon tea

Cuisine American

Keyword afternoon tea, Afternoon Tea Savory, ham salad, sandwich spread

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings 12 Sandwiches

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

Can add chopped walnuts or pecans. Chop or pulse in food processor and then add to mix.

This salad will last up 5 days in the refrigerator.

You can freeze this salad, but should be freshly made to get the best benefit. Can be stored up to one month if frozen. Place in freezer safe container and ensure no air.

And of course, this makes a delightful savory for your afternoon tea.