Skinny Ham Salad Spread | Weight Watchers Recipes (2024)

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Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Skinny Ham Salad

Finely chopped cooked ham mixed with onion, mustard, mango chutney, light mayonnaise and non-fat Greek Yogurt combined to make a yummy skinny ham salad.

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Weight Watchers Friendly Ham Salad - 2 SmartPoints

Ham salad is one of my favorite ways to use up the leftover bits from a baked ham.

It makes a great sandwich filling for rye bread or small rolls or a tasty topping for crackers and cucumber slices, which is the way I enjoyed it for lunch today.

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Skinny Ham Salad Spread

Recipe Notes

The inspiration for this skinny ham salad recipe comes from The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (affiliate link), my go-to cookbook when I'm seeking old-fashioned comfort.

I lightened it up by using a combination of light mayonnaise and non-fat Greek yogurt in place of the full fat mayo called for, with good results.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Ham Salad Spread?

According to my calculations each ¼-cup serving has 73 calories and:

2 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
2 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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Recipe Variations:

  • Spicier: Mix the 1 cup chopped ham with 1 tablespoon light mayo, 2 tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, and 1 tablespoon mustard instead of the ingredients specified above.
  • Sweet & Tangy: Substitute 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish for the 1 tablespoon chutney and omit the mustard.

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Skinny Ham Salad Recipe

Chopped leftover ham mixed with grated onion, mustard, chutney, light mayo and non-fat Greek yogurt makes a tasty skinny ham salad for topping crackers or filling for sandwiches.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 4

Calories: 73

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped cooked ham
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chutney (such as Major Grey's)
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Place the ham in a food processor (affiliate link), or blender (affiliate link), and pulse until finely chopped.

  • Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to combine.

  • Place the spread in a covered container, and chill.

  • Enjoy as a sandwich filling or topping for cucumber slices, party rye bread slices or crackers.

Recipe Notes

Variations:

  • Spicier: mix the 1 cup chopped ham with 1 tablespoon light mayo, 2 tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, and 1 tablespoon mustard instead of the ingredients specified above.
  • Sweet & Tangy: substitute 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish for the 1 tablespoon chutney and omit the mustard.

Serving size ¼ cup

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

2 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

2 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Skinny Ham Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 /4 cup)

Calories 73Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value*

Fat 3.3g5%

Carbohydrates 3.6g1%

Protein 7.5g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: low carb ham salad, low fat ham salad

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Source: Recipe adapted from The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (affiliate link)

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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FAQs

How many points is a wafer thin ham on Weight Watchers? ›

According to Weight Watchers, the values for wafer-thin ham, chicken and turkey are the same, at ½ point for 30 g.

How many calories are in homemade ham spread? ›

There are 32 calories in a 1 tbsp (15.000g) serving size of Ham salad spread.

How many calories are in 3 ounces of ham salad? ›

There are 184 calories in 3 ounces of Ham Salad Spread. Calorie breakdown: 64% fat, 20% carbs, 16% protein.

How many calories are in 2 slices of wafer thin ham? ›

There are 19 calories in 2 slices (20 g) of Eastmans Wafer Thin Cooked Ham.

Is thin sliced ham healthy? ›

It's rich in protein and several beneficial nutrients. However, regularly eating processed meats like ham may increase your risk of certain cancers. Thus, it's best to limit your intake and stick to fresh, less processed types of ham as part of a balanced diet.

Are ham sandwiches good for dieting? ›

As weight-loss foods go, the ham sandwich isn't the worst choice. It's higher in calories and fat than some other options, but it has the protein and fiber to be more satisfying, and it can stand in as a fairly balanced main meal.

How many calories are in 2 slices of sliced ham? ›

Ham, sliced, regular (approximately 11% fat), 1 serving 2 slices
Protein (g)9.3
Carbohydrate, by difference (g)2.14
Energy (kcal)91.28
Sugars, total (g)0
Fiber, total dietary (g)0.73
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Is ham salad high in cholesterol? ›

Ham salad spread contains 0.8 g of saturated fat and 5.6 mg of cholesterol per serving. 15 g of Ham salad spread contains 0.00 mcg vitamin A, 0.0 mg vitamin C, 0.10 mcg vitamin D as well as 0.09 mg of iron, 1.20 mg of calcium, 23 mg of potassium. Ham salad spread belong to 'Sausages and Luncheon Meats' food category.

Is a ham salad sandwich healthy? ›

If you're concerned about the healthiness of a ham sandwich, the key will be not to slather the bread with mayonnaise before adding the ham. Of course any salad or veg added to a sandwich will increase the nutritional value and make it less boring!

How many calories in a ham salad sandwich with mayo? ›

Ham sandwich with lettuce, mayo (1 sandwich) contains 28g total carbs, 26.3g net carbs, 10.4g fat, 17.9g protein, and 282 calories.

What does a 3 oz serving of ham look like? ›

The standard serving size for any variety of meat or fish is 3 ounces. Rather than weighing this out, the best visual indicators of this amount is roughly the size of the palm of your hand or the size of a standard deck of playing cards.

Does ham salad have a lot of carbs? ›

⅓ cup of ham salad (Gunnoe's) contains 110 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 35% carbs, 35% fat, and 31% protein. This is a good source of protein (14% of your Daily Value).

How many calories are in a Ritz cracker? ›

There are 16 calories in a 1 cracker (3.300g) serving size of NABISCO, NABISCO RITZ Crackers. The calorie breakdown is 42% fat, 52% carbs, and 6% protein.

How many calories are in a 4 ounce ham salad? ›

1 Serving of ham salad, 4 oz. (Frisch's Big Boy) contains 200 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 10% carbs, 67% fat, and 24% protein. This is a good source of protein (21% of your Daily Value).

How many calories is in 1 thin slice of ham? ›

There are 57 calories in 1 thin slice of Fresh Ham. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

How many points are sandwich thins? ›

PSA: Arnold's sandwich thins are now 4 points.

How many calories are in 2 thin slices of cooked ham? ›

Ham, sliced, regular (approximately 11% fat), 1 serving 2 slices
Protein (g)9.3
Energy (kcal)91.28
Sugars, total (g)0
Fiber, total dietary (g)0.73
Calcium, Ca (mg)13.44
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How many calories are in 4 slices of thin ham? ›

There are 144 calories in 4 thin slices of Smoked or Cured Ham.

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