Description
A nostalgic dish combining juicy tomatoes, crispy crackers, and a creamy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom)
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt/sour cream)
- Classic saltine crackers
- Finely chopped onion (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by rinsing them under cool, running water and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Season the chopped tomatoes in a large mixing bowl with salt and pepper, gently tossing to combine. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix the dressing in a separate bowl by combining the mayonnaise and optional flavorings such as lemon juice or garlic powder.
- Combine the rested tomatoes with the dressing, stirring gently to coat.
- Add the crushed saltines and carefully fold them into the mixture.
- Toss in any optional ingredients like onions or herbs, giving a final gentle mix.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, add the crackers just before serving to maintain their crunch. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and vegetable add-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Tomato, salad, nostalgic, summer, picnic, vegetarian, easy recipe