Quinoa and Raisin Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
Brighten up your table with these Quinoa and Raisin Salad Stuffed Tomatoes, a vibrant and healthy dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant appetizer, this recipe features juicy, hollowed-out tomatoes brimming with a refreshing quinoa salad. The filling combines fluffy quinoa, sweet bursts of raisins, crisp cucumber, and aromatic parsley, all tied together with a tangy-sweet lemon-honey dressing. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, offering a nutritious plant-based option that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it chilled for a refreshing twist or enjoy it fresh as a colorful addition to your meal spread!
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Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve.
Step 2
In a small pot, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and water is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 3
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the tomatoes by cutting off the tops (about 1/4 inch from the stem end) and scooping out the pulp and seeds, leaving a hollow shell. Set the hollowed tomatoes aside and discard the pulp.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, raisins, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and parsley.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
Step 7
Stuff each tomato shell with the quinoa salad mixture, packing it gently but leaving space at the top.
Step 8
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1336.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 857.1 |
| Total Fat 35.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1836.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.3g | |
| Protein 21.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 173.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2439.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories