Ham Salad Sandwich

A Ham Salad Sandwich is a classic American comfort food made by mixing chopped or ground ham with mayonnaise, often including ingredients like celery, onion, and relish, then serving it between slices of bread. It's a popular way to use up leftover holiday ham and is a staple in delis and home kitchens across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is generally high in protein from the ham and fat from the mayonnaise, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the bread. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins and iron, with a rough calorie range of 350-500 calories depending on portion size and specific ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	530 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	1350 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Selenium	22 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Ham Salad Sandwich represents a thrifty, no-waste approach to cooking that has been a part of American home economics for generations. Nutritionally, it's a notable example of a dish that transforms a processed meat into a more palatable and texturally interesting meal through simple preparation.