After a holiday, our friend Jolie Meaux of Porch Wine and Gravy has a classic Cajun way to enjoy that leftover ham: chopped ham gets mixed with sweet and spicy Cajun chow-chow, some chopped onions and boiled egg, and just enough rich ‘n creamy Blue Plate Mayonnaise to bring it all together. Dip it with crackers, tuck it into sandwiches or wraps, or enjoy it on a bed of greens – or straight from the bowl. That’s the good stuff!
Louisiana native Jolie Meaux makes this creamy and delicious Chow Chow Ham Salad with leftover holiday ham.
Watch Jolie make her Chow Chow Ham Salad:
Jolie Meaux’s Chow Chow Ham Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped ham
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup Blue Plate Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Cajun Chow Chow (or a relish of your choice)
- 2 boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 3 dashes hot sauce
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors combine. (Alternatively, for a smoother texture, place the mixture in a food processor and pulse until it reaches desired texture.)
- Serve the ham salad in a sandwich or wrap, over greens, or as a dip with crackers.