Paula Deen Cracker Salad Recipe
This Paula Deen Cracker Salad Recipe is creamy, crunchy and full of flavor. It is very easy to make at home. Many people love this Paula Deen Cracker Salad Recipe because it needs simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed buttery crackers like Ritz
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Crush the Crackers
- Take buttery crackers and crush them into small pieces. Do not make powder. Keep some texture for crunch. You can crush them by hand or use a rolling pin in a bag.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Wash tomatoes, cucumber and green onions well. Chop them into small pieces. Keep them fresh and ready. This step helps the salad taste fresh and colorful.
Make the Dressing
- In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix everything well until smooth. This creamy dressing gives rich flavor to the salad.
Combine Ingredients
- Add chopped vegetables and shredded cheese into the dressing. Mix gently so everything is coated well. Make sure all ingredients are evenly spread in the bowl.
Add Crackers Last
- Add crushed crackers just before serving. Mix lightly so they stay crunchy. If added too early, crackers may become soft and lose texture.
Serve Fresh
- Serve the salad immediately for best taste. You can chill it for 10 minutes if you like it cold. Enjoy your homemade Paula Deen Cracker Salad.
Notes
- Add crackers at the end to keep crunch
- Use fresh vegetables for best flavor
- Do not add too much salt because crackers are salty
- Chill the salad for better taste
- Add boiled eggs for extra protein