HONEYBEE HAM SALAD SANDWICH

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The crowd was abuzz at the sight of this striped sandwich at the Bee Tea theme luncheon I hosted. You could substitute chicken or tuna salad for the ham salad. For a large crowd, make a "swarm" of bees and offer several choices. -Sheila Bradshaw, Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound ground fully cooked ham
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons honey
1 round loaf (1 pound) Italian bread
1 round Italian roll (6 inches)
2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
8 to 10 drops yellow food coloring
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 can (6 ounces) pitted large ripe olives, drained
1 pimiento strip
1 celery rib, cut into thirds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the ham, mayonnaise, eggs, pecans, pineapple and honey until blended. Slice the loaf and roll in half horizontally. Cut a third off one end of the loaf; slice the smaller portion in half. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cream and food coloring until light and fluffy. Spread over top of all bread sections and roll. Spread butter over the inside of bread sections and roll; fill with ham salad., To assemble, place large loaf piece on a serving platter or covered board for bee's body. Place roll next to body for head. For wings, position two small loaf pieces, rounded edges facing each other, above body., Set aside 12 whole olives. Slice remaining olives in half lengthwise; make strips on body with halved olives. Cut 11 olives into slices. Position one slice on head for eye; decorate wings with remaining slices. Add pimiento for mouth. Place last whole olive on one piece of celery; insert into top of head for antenna. Insert remaining celery into ham salad for legs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Nafesa Absher
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I probably won't make it again.


Mulki Maanka
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The sandwich was good, but I think it would be better with a different type of bread. Maybe a sourdough or rye.


Mangle Rizea
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Nichole Owen
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Not a fan of this recipe. The honey mustard sauce was too sweet for my taste.


Malonie Howe
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This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover ham. I also like to add a bit of shredded cheese to mine.


ayaz afghan
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Perfect lunch recipe! Quick, easy, and delicious.


Sardar Ishtaq
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I made this for a picnic and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone raved about how flavorful and refreshing it was.


Ntando Ncanywa
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Easy to make and so yummy! I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The honey mustard sauce is the star of the show.


Free fair lover
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Great recipe! I used Dijon mustard instead of yellow mustard and it added a nice tang. Also, I toasted the bread before assembling the sandwich, which made it extra delicious.


Akatukunda Matia
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This honeybee ham salad sandwich was a hit! The combination of sweet honey, salty ham, and creamy mayo was perfect. I also loved the crunch from the celery and walnuts. Will definitely be making this again!