Travel to the heart of Scandinavia with our delectable ham salad, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This Nordic gem, originating from the culinary traditions of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, showcases the region's love for fresh, wholesome ingredients. Our recipe collection takes you on a journey through three variations of this classic dish. From the simplicity of the Danish Ham Salad, with its creamy mayonnaise dressing and crunchy cucumber, to the aromatic Norwegian Ham Salad, featuring tangy mustard and sweet gherkins, and finally, the hearty Swedish Ham Salad, packed with boiled eggs and crisp celery, each recipe promises a unique taste experience.
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INSANELY DELICIOUS HAM SALAD
This amazing ham salad is filled with so much flavor! Super simple and easy to make, use some leftover ham and you can whip this up for lunch in under 10 minutes!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor add the ham and pulse until it is small and crumbly. You can also chop it into really small pieces.
- In a medium bowl add the ham, eggs, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, mustard, salt and pepper, parsley, and lemon juice. Stir all the ingredients together. Serve with crackers, or on bread as a sandwich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Sodium 1188 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SCANDINAVIAN HAM SALAD
Make and share this Scandinavian Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut pineapple in half lengthwise through crown. Remove fruit. leaving shells intact. Core and dice fruit.
- In large bowl, put together pineapple, ham chunks, cherry tomatoes, celery and green onions.
- In small bowl, put together all other ingredients for dressing, blending well.
- Spoon dressing over pineapple combination, tossing gently to mix.
- Pile salad into pineapple shells to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 75.2, Sodium 230.2, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 23.6, Protein 20.8
SWEDISH POTATO, HAM AND PEA SALAD
Categories Salad Potato Side Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Ham Pea Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For Dressing:
- Whisk first 3 ingredients together in small bowl. Stir in dill. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- For Salad:
- If using fresh peas, steam until tender, about 3 minutes. Do not precook frozen peas. Transfer peas to bowl. Steam potatoes over boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Add to peas. Add all remaining ingredients to peas. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Toss salad with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
SCANDINAVIAN SALMON SALAD
I found this on the internet a long time ago - I don't remember where I got it. Sounds simple and good. Time does not include time to cook the pasta. Posted for ZWT6.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Scandinavian
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Combine the salmon, scallions and cooked shells in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing.
- Toss gently.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with eggs before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 190.3, Sodium 226.4, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 23.4
Tips:
- Keep it cold: Always start with cold ingredients and keep the salad chilled until serving.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your salad will taste.
- Don't overmix: Overmixing can make the salad mushy. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings: Add more mayonnaise, salt, or pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately: Ham salad is best served fresh, so make it just before you're ready to eat it.
Conclusion:
Scandinavian ham salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. Whether you serve it on sandwiches, crackers, or as a salad, it's sure to be a hit. With its creamy texture and smoky flavor, this salad is a classic for a reason. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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