Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Tomato Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut very thin slice from bottom of each tomato so it will stand upright. Cut thin slice from top of each tomato; scoop out tomato flesh, leaving tomato shell. Remove seeds from tomato flesh; chop enough tomato flesh to measure 1 cup.
• In medium bowl, toss chopped tomato, tuna, beans, chopped parsley, capers, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Spoon tuna mixture into hollowed-out tomatoes. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

TUNA STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine all items EXCEPT the tomatoes, until well blended.
• Spoon the mixture evenly into the 4 hollowed out tomatoes.
• Garnish with a parsley sprig and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STUFFED TOMATO

Steps:

• Place tuna, green & red peppers, capers, pistachios, parsley flakes, and purple onion in medium size bowl.
• Make dressing by placing all ingredients into a blender or mini chopper; pulse until oil is emulsified.
• Pour over tuna mixture.
• Add parmesan and mix well.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Cut tomatoes; place stem side down and cut into wedges without cutting all of the way through the tomato; gently spread wedges to form bowl for the tuna salad.
• Fill each tomato with a tad more than ½ cup of the tuna.
• Serve on a piece of leaf lettuce to add color to the plate.