Description
Georgia Cracker Salad is a refreshing and crunchy egg salad featuring hard-boiled eggs, fresh cherry tomatoes, dill, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, finished with crushed salted crackers for an extra delightful texture. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad combines simple ingredients with Southern charm in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Eggs and Vegetables
- 6 large eggs, hard boiled and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Crunchy Topping
- 1 cup crushed salted crackers (such as saltines)
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover them with cold water and bring to a gentle boil. Once boiling, cover the pan, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 10–12 minutes. Transfer them to an ice bath to cool completely before peeling and chopping.
- Prepare fresh ingredients: Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop the fresh dill and parsley (if using).
- Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the chopped eggs, tomatoes, red onion, dill, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill the salad: If time permits, chill the egg and tomato mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken slightly.
- Add crackers just before serving: Crush the salted crackers into bite-sized pieces and gently fold them into the salad right before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Final seasoning and garnish: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with additional fresh dill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best texture, add the crushed crackers just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with a lighter option or Greek yogurt for a lower-fat version.
- Fresh herbs like dill and parsley add a bright flavor; feel free to adjust quantities based on preference.
- This salad is great served on its own or as a topping for sandwiches or crackers.
- Leftovers are best stored without crackers and added fresh when serving again.
