Great choice!  Georgia Cracker Salad is a classic Southern recipe that’s simple, crunchy, and full of flavor. It’s made with saltine crackers, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and mayonnaise, and is usually served as a side dish with fried chicken, barbecue, or seafood. The key is to mix it just before serving, so the crackers stay crunchy.

 Georgia Cracker Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 sleeve (about 36) saltine crackers
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced (drained slightly to avoid sogginess)
• 3–4 green onions, chopped
• ½ cup mayonnaise (Duke’s is traditional in the South)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep the Vegetables

• Dice the tomatoes and chop the green onions.
• If the tomatoes are very juicy, lightly drain them to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.

2. Crush the Crackers

• Place the saltine crackers in a bowl and crush them coarsely with your hands (not too fine, keep them chunky for texture).

3. Mix the Salad

• In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, green onions, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise.
• Add the crushed crackers last and fold everything together gently.

4. Serve Immediately

• Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
• Serve as a side dish with Southern favorites like fried chicken, fish, or barbecue.

Tips & Variations

• Timing is key: Always add crackers right before serving, or the salad will get soggy.
• Extra flavor: Add chopped boiled eggs, diced jalapeños, or shredded cheddar cheese.
• Lighter version: Substitute part of the mayo with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
• Make it a meal: Top with grilled shrimp or chicken.

✨ Georgia Cracker Salad is creamy, crunchy, and refreshing — a true Southern comfort dish that’s quick and budget-friendly!

Would you like me to also write a short historical background of how this salad became a Southern staple?