Corn Salad Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

SIMPLE CORN STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half, then scoop out seeds so you are left with tomato "boats" -- don't scrape the meat off the sides.
• Salt the insides of the tomato boats, then set cut side down to drain on a plate or paper towels.
• In a bowl, place the corn, butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Salt & pepper to taste.
• Place bowl in microwave for about two minutes, until corn is hot and butter is melted. Stir well.
• Turn tomato boats right side up, and fill with corn mixture. Top with basil and, if desired, a bit of shredded Mozzarella cheese.
• Serve, OR, bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes before serving.

CORN-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together except for the tomatoes, and set aside. Slice tops off tomatoes and remove insides. Fill each tomato with 1/2 cup corn-rice mixture and serve.

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly oil grill racks. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill corn and bell pepper until corn is tender and beginning to brown in spots and pepper is blackened, turning occasionally, about 12 minutes for corn and 15 minutes for pepper. Enclose pepper in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and chop pepper; place in large bowl. Cool corn, then cut kernels off cobs; add to bowl with pepper.
• Cut tomatoes crosswise in half. Using melon baller or small spoon, scoop center of tomatoes into small bowl, leaving shell. Sprinkle inside of tomato shells lightly with salt; place cut side down on paper towels and let drain 30 minutes. Discard tomato seeds and juices in bowl; coarsely chop tomato solids and add to corn mixture.
• Whisk oil, lime juice, lime peel, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Add to corn mixture. Mix in shallot, cilantro, and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon corn salad into tomato shells. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Sprinkle cheese over and serve.