Tomatoes Stuffed with Italian Salad
Elevate your salad game with these vibrant and refreshing Tomatoes Stuffed with Italian Salad! This quick and easy no-cook recipe transforms juicy, hollowed-out tomatoes into edible bowls brimming with a Mediterranean-inspired salad. Each tomato is filled with a mix of creamy fresh mozzarella, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, briny black olives, and fragrant chopped basil, all tossed in a light balsamic and olive oil dressing for a perfectly balanced bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for light lunches, elegant appetizers, or as a stunning centerpiece for summer gatherings. Serve chilled for a dish that’s as cooling as it is flavorful. Try this simple yet sophisticated recipe today and bring a taste of Italy to your table!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces large ripe tomatoes
- 100 grams fresh mozzarella
- 1 piece cucumber
- 0.5 piece red onion
- 50 grams black olives (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Slice off the top of each tomato and scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon. Reserve the pulp in a small bowl for later use. Set the hollowed tomatoes aside upside down on a paper towel to drain excess moisture.
Step 2
Dice the fresh mozzarella into small cube-sized pieces and place them into a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size as the mozzarella. Add the cucumber to the mixing bowl.
Step 4
Finely chop the red onion and black olives, then add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Step 5
Chop half of the fresh basil leaves finely and mix them into the salad.
Step 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create a simple dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Step 8
Fill the hollowed tomatoes with the salad mixture, packing it gently to ensure they are full but not overflowing.
Step 9
Place the stuffed tomatoes on a serving platter and garnish each with a whole basil leaf on top.
Step 10
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1306.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 826.7 |
| Total Fat 57.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2311.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.2g | |
| Protein 33.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium 879.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2483.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories