Description
Georgia Cracker Salad is a classic Southern favorite that combines a creamy, tangy base with fresh vegetables, shredded cheese, and a crunchy cracker topping. Easy to customize and perfect for gatherings, it’s a nostalgic dish that delivers bold flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup pimentos
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack/Colby)
- 1 sleeve Saltine or Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed
- Optional: boiled eggs, diced pickles, jalapeños
- Optional: dairy-free mayo, low-fat cheese, or gluten-free crackers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add celery, onions, pimentos, and shredded cheese. Stir gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Just before serving, fold in crushed crackers to preserve crunch.
- Garnish with extra crackers or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Mix crackers in just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers.
- Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Add-ins like boiled eggs, shredded chicken, or tuna make it a complete meal.
- Avocado spread or Greek yogurt can replace mayo for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg