Georgia Tomato Egg Cracker Salad
A traditional Southern dish with a distinctive texture and taste, this salad brings together ripe tomatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and crisp saltine crackers in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. A delightful choice for a refreshing side or a light standalone meal.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- Approximately 28–30 plain saltine crackers roughly one sleeve, broken into coarse pieces
- 3 firm yet ripe tomatoes chopped and thoroughly drained
- 2 stalks of green onion finely sliced
- ½ cup of full-fat mayonnaise with extra as needed for desired consistency
- 3 hard-boiled eggs shelled and diced
- Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt to your taste
- Optional: freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your components. Dice the tomatoes and allow them to rest on a layer of paper towels to wick away moisture. Peel and chop the boiled eggs, then thinly slice the green onions.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the drained tomato pieces, chopped eggs, and sliced green onions. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Add the mayonnaise to the bowl, folding it into the mixture until the ingredients are uniformly coated. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to suit your preference.
- Right before serving, incorporate the crushed crackers. Fold them in delicately to preserve some crunch and avoid excessive softening.
- Serve the salad immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or additional green onions if desired, for optimal texture and flavor.