Southern Tomato Cracker Salad Recipes

SOUTHERN CRACKER SALAD

Steps:

• Crush crackers in a large bowl, add tomatoes, and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Serve on lettuce bed. Makes about 5 cups of salad.

SOUTHERN TOMATO CRACKER SALAD

Steps:

• Start by removing the core, or stem end) of the tomatoes and then cut each in half through the middle or "waist."
• Working over a medium bowl or into the sink, press each tomato half gently to get rid of most of the seeds and juice.
• Dice the tomatoes. Place the diced tomatoes in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt. Remove a few tablespoons of diced tomatoes for garnish and set them aside.
• Into the bowl with the diced tomatoes, add the minced shallot, half of the chives, black pepper, and mayonnaise. Fold together gently to combine.
• Crumble the crackers creating mostly large pieces for the best texture.
• Add the broken saltine crackers to the bowl with the tomato mixture and fold gently to combine.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
• Garnish with the reserved tomatoes and remaining chives.
• Serve immediately.

OLD-FASHIONED SO. GEORGIA CRACKER SALAD (EXTREMELY EASY)

Steps:

• Pour tomatoes (including juice) in a large boil. Using your hands, squeeze each tomatoe through your fingers (be careful you don't squirt the juice on you -- I poke each one good with my fingers gently before I commence squeezing) until they look crushed but still chunky. Yes, you can buy already crushed tomatoes but I don't like their texture -- almost like a sauce instead of crushed tomatoes.
• To the tomatoes, add remaining ingredients and stir. If appears to dry for you, add a LITTLE more mayo.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Tastes just as great either fresh made or after refrigerated.