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Tomato Cracker Salad

Refreshing Tomato Cracker Salad: The Perfect Summer Side

This Tomato Cracker Salad is a quick, vibrant summer dish featuring fresh tomatoes and crunchy crackers, perfect as a side for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Tomatoes Heirloom tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Duke's mayonnaise recommended
  • 1 cup Saltine Crackers Coarsely broken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Bacon Bits Crumbled
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash heirloom tomatoes, remove cores, cut them in half, scoop out seeds, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Fold chopped tomatoes into the mayonnaise mixture, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Coarsely break saltine crackers into pieces and fold them into the salad mixture.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding any optional add-ins if desired.
  6. Serve immediately in bowls to maintain crunch of the crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy the salad fresh and consider storing leftovers for only 1 day. Avoid reheating to keep the crackers crunchy.

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