This warm ham and potato salad is made even more wonderful with fresh green beans! A great way to use up leftover ham and add in flavorful veggies.
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Why we love this recipe
When I think about salad, my mind immediately jumps to lettuce (and I do have a raft of lettuce-ish salads – this fabulous Steak Caesar Salad recipe has my whole heart!)…and then I remember that there are other veggies that can make for a scrumptious salad.
In this case, cheery green beans and tender baby potatoes get tossed with chopped up ham and a simple mustard dressing to make a speedy good and good for you salad that makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.
How to make this recipe
Start out by boiling up a bunch of these guys.
When they are about 3 minutes away from being done, add the string beans to the pot. They will cook up to be crisp-tender while the potatoes are finishing.
In the meantime, cube up some ham – if you have leftover ham that’s perfect, and if not you can buy a cooked ham steak.
Next, whirl up the easy dressing in your food processor!
Once the potatoes and beans are done, drain them and run them under cool water to take just a little of the heat off. Then add them to a big bowl along with the ham and the dressing and mix it all together.
As always, my best advice is that clean hands are the best salad mixers you have – make sure everything gets a nice light coating of that delectable mustard dressing.
And that is that! A warm and wonderful salad packed with veggies and protein and deliciousness.
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Warm Ham and Potato Salad
This warm ham and potato salad is made even more wonderful with fresh green beans!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes, scrubbed and cut into halves or quarters
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 pound ham steak, cut into bite sized cubes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Pinch each of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil for 8 minutes.
- Add green beans to the pot and continue boiling for another 3 minutes.
- Drain the veggies and run a little cool water over them to take a little of the heat off.
- Add the veggies to a large bowl, and add ham.
- Make the dressing by mixing together all remaining ingredients, either by hand with a whisk or in a small food processor. Add to the bowl and with clean hands, mix everything gently together and serve!
Jacqueline says
Love this recipe! The flavors work so nicely together and it’s nice and light. Definitely going on the repeat list!
Mandy Bowkett says
My husband made this after I sent him the recipe on Friday. We didn’t have the vinegar — but it worked nicely with the Dijon and mayo. Also – no green beans – so he grilled asparagus. Very tasty with the ham we bought at Costco! :) Love this recipe!
I love your variations on this recipe – tell your husband great job! I’m going to try his version the next time I make it. :)
Amanda says
Hm… I have all the ingredents for this…. tomorrow night’s dinner for sure!!
Hurray! Isn’t it great when you find a recipe and have everything hand? It’s like a sign. :)
Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says
This looks so great! I’ve never added ham or green beans in potato salad, so I will definitely have to give this a try sometime! And I love how this sauce is mustard based! Most potato salad dressings pack on the mayo, but I love this lightened up version!
I am so not a mayo potato salad person – mustard gives it exactly the right kick! You can also sub in shredded chicken or even steak for the ham.
grace says
i really like this! i like the components, the colors, the dressing, and the simplicity. nicely done, kate!
Thanks Grace! It’s one of my favorite summer suppers!