Stuffed Tomato Salad Recipes

QUICK TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell for each. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery salt, dill and pepper. Stir in the tuna, celery and cashews if desired. Spoon into tomato shells.

SALAD-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a small saucepan; cover with salted water. Bring water to a boil, and cook potatoes until fork tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and transfer potatoes to an ice-water bath until cool. Drain potatoes, and slice into 1 1/2-inch-long matchsticks; set aside.
• Slice off the tops of tomatoes; discard tops. Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds and flesh; discard. Set the tomato "bowls" aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Set vinaigrette aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, fennel, cucumber, arugula, and onions. Add reserved vinaigrette; toss gently to combine. Divide salad among tomato bowls, and garnish with fennel fronds.

CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, celery, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir until combined well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the top of large, ripe tomatoes (about 1" down from top) and carefully remove all tomato pulp. Pat the inside of the tomato dry with a paper towel.
• Use a scooper or large spoon to fill the tomatoes (about 1/2 cup) with the cold chicken salad.
• Garnish with your favorite toppings like crumbled bacon, chopped green onion, chives, everything bagel seasoning, parsley, basil, thyme, etc. Serve on a bed of lettuce and enjoy!

CORN SALAD STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Seed and chop enough of the pulp to equal 1 cup (discard any remaining pulp or save for another use). Place chopped tomato and tomato cups, inverted, on paper towels to drain., In a large saucepan, cook corn in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and immediately place corn in ice water; drain. Cut corn off cob., In a small bowl, combine the corn, chopped tomato, onion and basil. In another bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon into tomato cups.

TOMATO SALAD-STUFFED AVOCADOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Spoon into avocado halves. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN SALAD-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Remove and discard tops of tomatoes; then core and seed them.
• Stir together next 6 ingredients in a bowl until combined. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture into each cored tomato. (Cover and refrigerate leftover chicken salad up to 5 days.)

STUFFED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp; drain, crumble bacon and set aside.
• In a bowl combine mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, crisp bacon and a dash of cayenne pepper.
• In another bowl, stir together celery, green onion and cottage cheese.
• Add bacon mixture.
• Cover and let stand for one hour in refrigerator.
• Line four salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves.
• Cut stem ends from tomatoes.
• Place tomatoes cut sides down, on lettuce leaves.
• Cut each tomato into sixths to within 1 inch of the bottom, being careful not to cut through.
• Carefully spread out sections, forming a flower.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Fill each with an equal amount of cheese mixture.

STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut the tops off of the tomatoes and use a knife to cut around the inside, separating the flesh from the skin. Scoop out the flesh. Place the tomatoes in a small baking dish. In a small bowl combine the canned tomatoes with the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of cheese and the sausage; mix well. Spoon the mixture into the tomato skins and top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 1/2 inch off top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp from tomatoes. Turn tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain.
• In a medium bowl, combine chicken, bell pepper, corn and onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and next 6 ingredients. Pour over chicken, tossing gently to coat.
• Line tomatoes with leaf lettuce or spinach leaves. Spoon chicken salad evenly in the tomatoes. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

HEALTHY STUFFED SALAD

Steps:

• Layer hummus, black beans, flax seed meal, avocado, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, and celery, respectively, in a bowl or a plastic lunch container.