Optional, for serving: assorted crackers, rolls, or bread
Instructions
In the bowl of food processor or blender, combine ham, egg, green onions, celery, and chives. Pulse until the ingredients are very finely chopped, scraping down the sides and stirring as necessary.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the ham mixture and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with assorted crackers or on sandwiches.
Notes
Use a food processor or blender to finely chop the ham, egg and vegetables. You can certainly do this by hand with a good knife and cutting board, but it will take much longer!
Do not puree the ingredients into a paste. Instead, just pulse the food processor or blender in short bursts until everything is uniformly minced.
Use a high-quality mayonnaise since this important ingredient adds so much flavor to the dish. Duke's mayo is our favorite!
Use an ice cream scoop to perfectly portion the ham salad onto slider buns for little sandwiches.
Add more mayonnaise, to taste, if you like your salad a bit looser.
If time allows, let the salad sit in the refrigerator overnight so that the flavors can come together. It's even better the next day!