Blast from the Past: Georgia Cracker Salad Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu adds protein with fewer calories.

dill pickle relish

🥗Healthier: chopped fresh dill

💰Cheaper: sliced pickles

Fresh dill adds flavor without added sugar.

Crush saltine crackers by hand into a bowl.

Chop a tomato and add it to the bowl.

Add a hard-boiled egg, squeezing it in hand to create coarse pieces.

Add chopped green onion for color and flavor.

Moisten the mixture with mayonnaise, starting with a little and adding more to taste.

Season with fresh ground pepper and a little salt, considering the saltiness of the crackers.

Mix the salad right before serving to maintain the crunchiness of the crackers.

Plate the salad on a bed of lettuce using an ice cream scoop and garnish with a sprig of parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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