Cracker Salad – A Southern Classic That’s Sho’ Nuff Good
This Cracker Salad is one of those down-home Southern recipes that’s as quick as it is delicious. With juicy tomatoes, crisp saltine crackers, creamy mayonnaise, and a little bacon and cheese for good measure, it’s the perfect mix of crunch, creaminess, and flavor. Whether you serve it as a side dish, a light lunch, or a snack straight from the bowl, one thing’s for sure — it’s sho’ nuff good! 🥰🍅
Ingredients
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons bacon bits
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or just enough to coat evenly)
- ½ sleeve saltine crackers, crushed (not too finely)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Dice the tomato and sweet onion finely, shred the cheddar cheese, and lightly crush the saltine crackers so you still have some small chunks for crunch.
- Combine the Base: In a medium bowl, mix together the diced tomato, onion, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese. Add the mayonnaise and stir gently until everything is well coated.
- Add the Crackers: Just before serving, fold in the crushed crackers. Mix lightly to keep them from breaking down too much — you want that wonderful contrast of creamy and crunchy.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking. Adjust the mayo if needed for the perfect creamy consistency.
