MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STUFFED TOMATO

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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.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.4, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 567.3, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 27.9

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