Stuffed Tomatoes
Turn a fresh tomato into an edible serving bowl with this simple tuna salad recipe. Children can measure and mix the filling while an adult helps cut and hollow out the tomato.
- Category: Main Dish
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 5 minutes
- Yield: Varies
Ingredients
- 1 large tomato
- 1 can tuna, drained and flaked
- 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
Directions
- Add the tuna, mayonnaise, and celery to a small bowl.
- Stir until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Have an adult slice the top from the tomato and carefully remove the center, leaving the outer shell intact.
- Spoon the tuna mixture into the tomato.
- Serve chilled, or place on a baking sheet and broil for 3–4 minutes for a warm version.
Variation: Fill the tomato with egg salad, chicken salad, crab salad, cottage cheese, or a mixture of chopped vegetables and cooked grains.
Serving Idea: Place the stuffed tomato on lettuce and serve with whole-grain crackers or fresh fruit.