Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuscan White Bean Salad

Tomatoes stuffed with Tuscan white bean salad make a delightful appetizer or a simple lunch. These stuffed tomatoes are filled with white beans, tuna, and capers, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. They are easy to prepare and perfectly sized for a snack or meal. Light, low in calories, and very flavorful, these tomatoes are sure to please!

Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuscan White Bean Salad

Italians love white bean salads, and this is a simple recipe for fresh ripe tomatoes stuffed with a bean salad. It is easy, colorful, and delicious! Also, try our Refreshing Tomato Salad with Tuna, it is delicious!

Every day is a battle to decide what to make for lunch. But you can always be sure that you can whip up something when your pantry is well stocked.

Staple items like jars of Italian tuna, tuna fish, and canned beans, along with onions, garlic, and lemons. With a few essential ingredients kept on hand, anyone can whip up a quick meal with these simple pantry staples.

Ingredients You Will Need:

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• small ripe tomatoes
• Italian tuna, or your favorite canned tuna
• white beans
• lemon juice
• capers
• red onion
• apple cider vinegar
• a few seasonings  

How To Make Them?

There are a few easy instructions for making these little stuffed tomatoes. Our full ingredients and directions are in our recipe card below!

1. PREPARE THE TOMATOES: First, hollow out your small ripe tomatoes.
2. MAKE THE SALAD: In one bowl, stir all the ingredients until well combined to make the bean and tuna salad.
3. STUFF AND CHILL: Then stuff each tomato with the salad, and chill before serving.

Notes and FAQ’s…

1. Can we use other beans with this recipe? We prefer white beans, but you can adapt and use your favorite legumes with this recipe. We recommend only 2 cups.
2. May we use canned tuna fish? Absolutely yes! Always drain the liquid or oil from the canned tuna fish before mixing it into the bean mixture. Then you can add in a splash of extra-virgin olive oil.
3. Can we add mayonnaise? Why not? If you prefer to have your tuna and bean salad creamy, go ahead and start with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of mayo, and go from there. Add as much or as little to your taste.
4. Can we use other tomatoes, like tomatoes on the vine? You can use any ripe tomato you prefer. It is best to select the small ones, and depending on the size, you may need to increase the tuna-white bean filling.

Chill Then Serve!

Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuscan White Bean Salad is simple, easy, and delicious! These stuffed tomatoes with white bean salad are perfect to eat any day of the week as a light lunch or as a quick snack during the day when hunger strikes.   

I wasn’t in the mood to cook anything. So I made a large green salad to go with my stuffed tomatoes, and everyone was happy!

Try this recipe, I think you will enjoy this one! Have a great day!!

ENJOY!!

More Tasty Tomato Recipes You’ll Love! 

• Italian Tomato Salad
• Spring Tomato Basil Bocconcini Salad
• Refreshing Tomato Salad with Tuna
• Easy Pasta Salad with Bocconcini Tomatoes and Basil

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Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuscan White Bean Tuna Salad

Yield: 5 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuscan White Bean Salad is a refreshing salad made with white beans and tuna salad stuffed inside these little plump tomatoes. Great for a darling little appetizer for any luncheon or brunch.

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Ingredients

• 5 small ripe tomatoes or Roman tomatoes
• 7- ounce Italian tuna in olive oil, (or 2 cans) of tuna- drained
• 16 ounce can of white beans- drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup red onion- diced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large lemon- juiced
• 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, and extra to drizzle
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. capers
• salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Slice each tomato in half, then slice off the tip that is pointed to allow the tomato to sit upright.
2. Using a knife, gently scoop out some of the flesh inside, and you can save the flesh for another recipe.  Place the hollowed-out tomatoes onto a serving platter.
3. Lightly drizzle olive oil and some salt over them.  Set them aside.
4. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients.  Add some salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
5. Use a teaspoon to spoon the tuna bean salad into each half of the tomatoes. Top with small basil or parsley leaf.  Refrigerate for one hour or more before serving. Serve cold.
6. Yields: 10 (1/2 size) Tomatoes Stuffed, about 5 servings (2 per person)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 5 servings Serving Size: 2 stuffed tomatoes
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 3.2gCarbohydrates: 18.3gFiber: 5.3gSugar: 3gProtein: 15.2g

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xo anna and liz

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