Simple Broccoli
Ham Salad Recipe

Use the quick ingredient exchanges and you can easily spice up our simple broccoli ham salad recipe.

2-3 servings (as a main dish)

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6 Ingredients Needed:

packaged cooked ham slices – (approx. 2 slices)
(you will need 2 cups of cubed cooked ham)

packaged broccoli florets – 1 1/2 cups
(cut into smaller pieces if preferred)
(if you do not like raw broccoli - steam broccoli for
a few minutes and cool before adding to salad)

scallions – (2) finely chopped

hard boiled egg – (1) chopped

* mayonnaise – 1/2 to 3/4 cup

fresh or dried dill – 1 tbsp fresh (finely chopped) or 1/4 tsp dried

Quick Tip to Lower Fat: Choose low-fat or nonfat mayonnaise

Make Ahead:
- You will need (1) hard boiled egg which you can prepare ahead of time

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In a mixing bowl, combine all the ham salad ingredients, adjusting the mayonnaise to desired moistness.


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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:

Main Meal Ideas:

** Roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables from the deli counter make a quick and delicious meal when served with our quick ham salad.

** Ham Salad with Basmati Rice and Lemon Asparagus: This simple broccoli ham salad recipe makes a very filling meal when served with basmati rice and steamed asparagus sprinkled with lemon.

Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):

** This quick ham salad can be served as an open-faced sandwich on sourdough bread with carrot and celery sticks on the side. You may also want to add a slice of Swiss cheese or Havarti Dill Cheese on top of the ham salad and place under a broiler until the cheese melts.

** For a very quick light meal, serve this quick salad recipe on lettuce with bagel chips on the side.

** A bowl of soup (chicken, vegetable, or a creamy soup) makes a nice meal along with this ham salad recipe. Add a few rye crackers or toasted rye bread along side the soup and salad.

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Ingredient Exchanges:

* Instead of Scallions: try Red Onion or Jalapeno Pepper

* Instead of Mayonnaise: try Low-Fat or Nonfat Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese

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