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    Home » Recipes » Salads » Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: July 25, 2019 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 21, 2019 By Toni Dash 36 Comments

    Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad Recipe

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    A Ham Salad recipe is delicious any time but especially perfect when using up extra holiday ham. This Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad is a fun twist on the traditional versions!

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    This recipe was originally created and published in April 2013 when a Boulder Locavore reader reached out with an Easter SOS: ‘I’m swimming in leftover Easter ham. What would you make?’ It has since become a family favorite ham salad recipe.

    As with most holiday meals, an abundance of leftovers always tests kitchen creativity.

    There are only so many repeat plates of the original holiday meal before boredom kicks in.

    Whether it be Christmas ham or Easter ham, there are some great delicious options for ham reinvention.

    A favorite in our house is Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad.

    The mouthwatering salty, sweet combination is always an exciting post-holiday recipe.

    Inspired by my birthplace of Hawaii, this ham salad recipe offers all the ingredients you love on top of a Hawaiian pizza!

    What is Ham Salad?

    Think chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad but with ham.

    Chopped ham combined with chopped vegetables, relishes and mayonnaise are usually the winning combination for a tasty ham salad recipe.

    three bowls Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad recipe

    How to Eat Ham Salad

    Ham salad is a versatile recipe perfect for a sandwich filling or eating with greens as a traditional salad topping.

    Whichever way you prepare it, you’ll be pleased and maybe enjoy a little taste of the aloha spirit!

    What’s in this Hawaiian Ham Salad recipe?

    Simple ingredients make this ham salad recipe easy to make and a wonderful combination of flavors.

    Think Hawaiian pizza toppings in a chopped ham salad recipe:

    • Ham
    • fresh Pineapple 
    • Provolone cheese 
    • Red Onion 
    • Mayonnaise
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • Butter Lettuce
    • pinch dried Lemongrass (optional)
    • Optional garnish: some sprouts for a bit of a crunch

    pineapple chunks in a bowl

    No Ham Leftovers? Use Deli Ham

    For those of you NOT swimming in holiday ham, getting sliced ham from your favorite deli works too!

    However, do NOT use thinly sliced ham.

    You want slices to make 1/4- ½ inch cubes so ask them for ¼-½ inch slices.

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    Need a great ham recipe? Orange-Bourbon Glazed Spiral-Cut Ham and Cherry-Chipotle Glazed Ham are both delicious easy recipes.

    How to Make Hawaiian Ham Salad Recipe – Step by Step

    1. In a small bowl fully combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper (and lemongrass if using).
    2. In a larger bowl, combine ham, pineapple, provolone and onions. Stir to mix together.
    3. Spoon mayonnaise-mustard mixture onto ham mixture and mix to fully coat. 
    4. Line plates or small bowls with butter lettuce leaves to make a cup (curved side of leaves facing down).
    5. Spoon ham salad into the center of the lettuce leaves (or use as filling for sandwiches).
    6. Garnish (if desired) and serve cold.

    NOTE: if making for sandwich filling, 1/4-inch cubes for the ingredients works best.

    chopped ham on spoon

    Pro Tips for Making this Ham Salad recipe

    • Besides the delicious flavors, what makes this ham salad recipe so satisfying is all the main ingredients are all chopped to the same size!
    • Cutting the ham, pineapple and provolone cheese into ¼-inch to ½-inch cubes creates a pleasing texture and appearance!
    • If making for sandwich filling, cut cubed ingredients into 1/4-inch cubes.
    • Mayonnaise-based dishes should not be exposed to heat for long periods so ensure it stays cold at events where it could sit out indefinitely.

    Storing Ham Salad

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

    More Delicious Recipes to Use Leftover Ham

    • Jalapeno Ham Hash (a favorite leftover ham recipe)
    • Smoky Ham Cheese Potato Frittata
    • Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup
    • French Ham and Cheese Omelet {Omelette au Jambon et au Fromage}

    Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad recipe in bowls

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    Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad Recipe

    Whether using this Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad on greens or as the filling of a sandwich, the combination of sweet pineapple, salty ham and provolone cheese and spicy red onions is irresistible. 
    5 from 19 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings (each just shy of 1 cup)
    Calories: 301kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chopped ham (not deli thin sliced ham), ¼-½ inch cubes
    • 1 cup fresh Pineapple , cut into ¼-½ inch cubes
    • ¾ cup Provolone cheese , chopped into ¼-½ cubes
    • ½ cup Red Onion , chopped
    • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • 1 pinch dried Lemongrass (optional)
    • 1 head Butter Lettuce
    • Optional Garnish: Baby Sunflower sprouts , Lemon Thyme

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl fully combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and lemongrass.
    • In a serving bowl (or larger bowl if serving separately or making sandwiches) combine ham, pineapple, provolone and onions. Stir to fully combine.
    • Spoon mayonnaise-mustard mixture onto ham mixture and mix to fully coat. 
    • Line plates or small bowls with butter lettuce leaves to make a cup (curved side of leaved facing down). Spoon ham salad into the center of the lettuce leaves. Garnish (if desired) and serve cold. Note: Mayonnaise-based dishes should not be exposed to heat for long periods so ensure it stays cold at events where it could sit out indefinitely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1590IU | Vitamin C: 22.7mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: April 10, 2013

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Rahim says

      June 25, 2019 at 9:48 am

      A great idea to use leftovers! looking forward more recipes like this

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    2. ali hassan says

      May 06, 2019 at 6:57 am

      I Made This Last Week And It Is Delicious every One have To Try This Recepie

      Reply
    3. Ali says

      May 04, 2019 at 4:00 am

      I love pineapple that’s why I like this

      Reply
    4. Taylor says

      April 23, 2019 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy and delicious way to use up that leftover ham! Love the flavors!

      Reply
    5. Sommer says

      April 22, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      Love the sweetness of the pineapple and the savoriness of the ham. Such a tasty combination!

      Reply
    6. Krystle says

      April 22, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      We made this using leftover ham. Fun and different, we served ours in lettuce cups.

      Reply
    7. Julie says

      April 22, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great way to eat leftover Easter ham! So delicious!

      Reply
    8. Tanya Schroeder says

      April 22, 2019 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great twist on ham salad!

      Reply
    9. Becky Hardin says

      April 22, 2019 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      This is a perfect way to use up all the left over ham.

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