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Tomato Cracker Salad

Tomato Cracker Salad: A Southern Summer Favorite You'll Love

Experience the fresh flavors of a Tomato Cracker Salad, a no-cook Southern favorite perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups garden-fresh tomatoes ripe and juicy
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Duke's mayonnaise preferred
  • 1 package saltine crackers can substitute with Ritz or cornbread croutons
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • few dashes hot sauce for added zest
  • 1 cup bacon crispy bits for crunch
  • 2 large boiled eggs diced for a heartier salad

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash tomatoes under cool running water, slice them in half, remove seeds, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped tomatoes and mayonnaise, gently folding until well mixed.
  3. Break saltine crackers into large chunks and fold into the tomato mixture carefully.
  4. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salad, gently toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Keep crackers separate until serving to maintain crunch.

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