The Best Ham Salad Calls For 2 Types Of Ham - Chowhound

Lauripatterson/Getty Images Like tuna salad, ham salad came about as a way to conserve food and avoid waste in the early 20th century when every scrap was precious. Gradually, it became a staple food, particularly at funeral receptions, and something useful to do with leftover ham after Thanksgiving. While there is no shortage of ham salad recipes nowadays, many lack a depth of flavor and can come off as a bit…