Georgia Cracker Salad
Georgia Cracker Salad is a creamy, Southern-style side dish made with saltine crackers, fresh tomato, hard-boiled eggs, scallions, and mayonnaise. Quick to prepare and full of comforting flavor.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 35 to 40 saltine crackers approximately 2 cups, coarsely crushed
- 1 large ripe tomato finely diced (approximately 1 cup)
- ¼ cup scallions finely chopped
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs coarsely chopped
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Begin by coarsely crushing the saltine crackers. This can be done by hand or using a resealable plastic bag and a rolling pin. The goal is to create uneven, bite-sized pieces—not fine crumbs. Finely dice the tomato, chop the scallions, and coarsely chop the hard-boiled eggs.
Combine the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the crushed crackers, diced tomato, scallions, and chopped eggs. Add the mayonnaise and fold the mixture together with a spatula or spoon until evenly combined. Take care not to overmix, as maintaining some texture is ideal.
Season to Taste
- Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Mix gently once more to incorporate the seasoning.
Serve
- Serve the salad immediately for best results, as the crackers will retain some of their crisp texture. If preferred, the salad may rest for several minutes before serving, yielding a softer, more blended consistency.
Notes
To prepare Georgia Cracker Salad as a gluten-free dish, substitute the saltine crackers with certified gluten-free crackers. Ensure the mayonnaise and all other ingredients are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination. The texture and flavor remain enjoyable with this substitution.