This tomato cracker salad is a quick and easy Southern classic made with fresh diced tomatoes, creamy mayo, saltine crackers, toasted pecans, and fresh basil. It comes together in just 10 minutes and is the perfect side dish for summer cookouts and gatherings.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 0 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4Servings
Calories 599kcal
Equipment
large mixing bowl
Cutting board
sharp knife
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
4-5ripe tomatoesdiced
1cupmayonnaise
1 ½cupscrushed saltine crackersabout 1 sleeve
½cuptoasted pecansroughly chopped
¼cupfinely chopped fresh basil
¼teaspoongarlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
Dice the tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the mayonnaise, garlic powder, pecans, basil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
Just before serving, fold in the crushed crackers.
Toss gently to combine until everything is coated but not soggy.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately while the crackers still have a bit of crunch.