The crowd was abuzz at the sight of this striped sandwich at the Bee Tea theme luncheon I hosted. You could substitute chicken or tuna salad for the ham salad. For a large crowd, make a "swarm" of bees and offer several choices. -Sheila Bradshaw, Columbus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the ham, mayonnaise, eggs, pecans, pineapple and honey until blended. Slice the loaf and roll in half horizontally. Cut a third off one end of the loaf; slice the smaller portion in half. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cream and food coloring until light and fluffy. Spread over top of all bread sections and roll. Spread butter over the inside of bread sections and roll; fill with ham salad., To assemble, place large loaf piece on a serving platter or covered board for bee's body. Place roll next to body for head. For wings, position two small loaf pieces, rounded edges facing each other, above body., Set aside 12 whole olives. Slice remaining olives in half lengthwise; make strips on body with halved olives. Cut 11 olives into slices. Position one slice on head for eye; decorate wings with remaining slices. Add pimiento for mouth. Place last whole olive on one piece of celery; insert into top of head for antenna. Insert remaining celery into ham salad for legs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
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Tahir Hashmi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham salad, but this recipe might change my mind.
Justin Saj0
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.
basant Mahara
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
mokgadi kobe
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
M Van Den Berg
[email protected]I've tried other ham salad recipes before, but this one is by far the best.
Nene Ward
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Brittney Stewart
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover ham, and this recipe is a great option.
Seth Alderman
[email protected]This ham salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at picnics and barbecues.
Kecious Mweetwa
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.
Shamol Biswas
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
A n g K O N
[email protected]I had some leftover ham, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.
Laura Thomson
[email protected]I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Alberto Nahal
[email protected]This is the best ham salad I've ever had!
Jaskaran Singh
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, but it's so flavorful.
Akash Hm
[email protected]This was my first time making ham salad, and I was really happy with the results. It was so easy to follow, and the salad turned out great!
Meep Rata
[email protected]I've been making this ham salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
qadeer ulhassan
[email protected]This ham salad was a hit at my last potluck! The honey mustard sauce was the perfect complement to the salty ham and crunchy celery.