Description
This vintage Southern salad combines juicy tomatoes, crispy saltine crackers, mayo, and hard-boiled eggs for a creamy, savory dish that’s uniquely satisfying. Think of it as a tomato sandwich in salad form!
Ingredients
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2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
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20 saltine crackers, crushed
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2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: a dash of hot sauce or chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix diced tomatoes, chopped eggs, and green onions.
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Add mayo: Stir in mayonnaise until everything is well-coated.
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Fold in crackers: Just before serving, gently fold in crushed saltine crackers.
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Season: Add salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce to taste. Serve immediately!
Notes
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Timing is key! Add crackers just before serving to keep them crisp.
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Best served chilled or at room temperature.
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For a twist, try using Ritz crackers or adding chopped pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g