Ham-and-Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Ham-and-Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes; Salt; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 hard-cooked large egg yolks, mashed with a fork; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced cornichons; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; Pinch of cayenne; 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Pepper; One 1/2-pound piece of smoked ham, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/2 English cucumber, chopped; 4 cups mesclun (2 ounces); Pickled okra, halved lengthwise, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes
Salt
1 cup mayonnaise
3 hard-cooked large egg yolks, mashed with a fork
1 1/2 tablespoons minced cornichons
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
Pinch of cayenne
1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Pepper
One 1/2-pound piece of smoked ham, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 English cucumber, chopped
4 cups mesclun (2 ounces)
Pickled okra, halved lengthwise, for garnish

1
In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
2
Add a generous pinch of salt and simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Drain and let cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the egg yolks, cornichons, shallot, horseradish, cayenne, 1/4 cup of the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar.
5
Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
6
In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with half of the dressing.
7
Fold in the ham and cucumber and season with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer the salad to plates or a platter.
9
In another bowl, toss the mesclun with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon each of olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
10
Arrange on top of and around the ham-and-potato salad.
11
Garnish with pickled okra and serve, passing additional dressing at the table.

787

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, Salt, 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 hard-cooked large egg yolks, mashed with a fork, and more.

Yes, Ham-and-Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ham-and-Potato Salad

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