BLT Cracker Salad is a twist on an old classic. My grandmother served Southern Tomato Cracker Salad every summer when the garden tomatoes were ripe. Tomato cracker salad is a classic Southern dish that has been around for many generations.
How is the BLT cracker salad different?
The traditional tomato and cracker salad is a Southern classic. It’s mostly tomatoes, mayonnaise, onions, saltine crackers, and just a few other ingredients. Think of the classic Southern tomato sandwich in a bowl. The BLT Cracker Salad is basically your classic BLT sandwich in a bowl. We also use Ritz crackers instead of saltines. It adds a slightly different texture and flavor. We love it!
INGREDIENTS FOR BLT CRACKER SALAD:
- cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Boiled ham
- Shredded lettuce
- Mayonnaise (we use Duke’s)
- Ritz Crackers
- dill herb
- Black pepper
Recipe Notes:
With the traditional tomato and cracker salad, many people add the crackers just before serving. That’s because it’s made from fresh, juicy tomatoes, and the juice makes the crackers mushy. This salad is a little different as it is made with cherry tomatoes. Since they’re not nearly as juicy, we only add the crackers when making the salad and then chill it a bit in the fridge. The Ritz crackers keep well, but of course you can add them right before serving.
What recipes go well with this dish?
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BLT Cracker Salad
This is a salad you will make again and again! It’s a BLT as a salad and it’s delicious.
Servings: 6 portions
- 4- 5 cups cherry tomatoes cut
- 1/2 a red onion chopped
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 Cup grated lettuce
- 1/5 Cup mayonnaise more if necessary
- 1/2 Shell Ritz crackers crushed (about 15-20 crackers)
- dill to taste
- Black pepper to taste
With the traditional tomato and cracker salad, many people add the crackers just before serving. That’s because it’s made from fresh, juicy tomatoes, and the juice makes the crackers mushy. This salad is a little different as it is made with cherry tomatoes. Since they’re not nearly as juicy, we only add the crackers when making the salad and then chill it a bit in the fridge. The Ritz crackers keep well, but of course you can add them right before serving. Either way, it’s delicious!
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