Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Tomato

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, well drained; 4 medium tomatoes; 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped; 1/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, well drained; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/8 cup purple onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes; 1/8 cup olive oil; 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (optional); 1/4 teaspoon rosemary; 1 garlic clove; 1/4 teaspoon oregano

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Recipe by Susie D

This is far from the traditional tuna salad. This tastes like summer if you use garden fresh tomatoes. A great lunch idea and can be made ahead. I served this with crunchy bread sticks and fresh fruit. Created for RSC #6 Contest.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

(6 ounce) cans tuna in water, well drained
4

medium tomatoes
¹⁄₄

cup green pepper, finely chopped
¹⁄₄

cup red pepper, finely chopped
¹⁄₃

cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons capers, well drained
¹⁄₃

cup parmesan cheese, grated
¹⁄₈

cup purple onion, finely chopped
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons parsley flakes
Dressing
¹⁄₈

cup olive oil
4

tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₂

teaspoon onion powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon basil
¹⁄₂

teaspoon black pepper
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons sugar (optional)
¹⁄₄

teaspoon rosemary
1

garlic clove
¹⁄₄

teaspoon oregano

DIRECTIONS

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.

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