Chop some finely and add it to your italian pasta salad. We had this for Easter and it was a big hit. You can make your own by sauteing in a little water, onions, green and red peppers chopped, just until they soften slightly (I use dried and soak to reconstitue) drain and cool. Prepare pasta, add a can of chopped black olives. I use zesty italian salad dressing on it, I found regular Italian doesn't have enough flavor for pasta. Add the chopped ham, and there you go. I have also used tuna, leftover chicken, salmon, leftover pork or beef roast. As you might have guessed this salad is a summer favorite of DH's so we have added protien to make it a full dinner. From this point in the recipe, you can get adventuous, try shrimp, clams, etc. I have even put leftove peas and carrots in it.