Step 1

To the bowl of a food processor, add ham, egg, sweet pickles, pickle juice, pepper, and mayonnaise. Pulse for 12 - 15 times until ham is finely chopped.

Step 2

Place ham mixture in a medium-size bowl. Fold in chopped celery. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and place ham salad in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour before serving.

Step 3

***a sharp knife can be used to chop ham, egg, and pickles if no food processor is available.