These Stuffed Tomatoes are visually stunning and irresistibly tasty! This recipe will elevate your salad experience. I make these stuffed tomatoes with rice salad in summer, I serve them cold for a refreshing and healthy dish.
Stuffed Tomatoes
Bursting with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and a collection of fresh ingredients, these Stuffed Tomatoes are not just a feast for the eyes but a delicious taste experience.
These Cold Stuffed Tomatoes are magical! Hollowed-out tomatoes fancy lunches that you can serve to impress your guests in no time. When picking tomatoes, I go for the ones that are bright red. I stuff them with rice salad but you can also stuff them with all sorts of deliciousness.
These are vibrant, fresh tastes of the Mediterranean that never fails to satisfy. I have also made Egg Potato Salad and Tuna Pasta Salad that you will like.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This stuffed tomato recipe is really simple and quick to make.
- No Oven Required: You don't need an oven to enjoy these delicious cold stuffed tomatoes.
- Customizable: This recipe is super flexible, so you can get creative with the stuffing. Feel free to add your favorite ingredients or adjust the flavors to match your taste.
- Perfect for Any Season: Whether you're having a light summer lunch or a cozy winter dinner, this stuffed tomato dish is perfect any time of year.
🧾Ingredients
All our favorite ingredients star in these stuffed tomatoes!!
- Tomatoes: I use Roma tomatoes for this recipe since they're perfect for stuffing. But feel free to try other types like plum tomatoes if you prefer.
- Rice: I love using boiled rice to make a tasty rice salad, which I then use to fill the tomatoes. You can substitute rice with quinoa or couscous.
- Onion, Cooked Ham, Emmental Cheese, Sweet Corn, and Lettuce: I picked these ingredients for the rice salad because they add a rich flavor and a nice texture to the stuffing.
- Mayonnaise, Salt, and Pepper: For seasoning the salad, I use mayonnaise. It helps bind everything together and adds a nice creaminess. If you like a lighter dressing, you can swap out the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or sour cream.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Stuffed Tomatoes
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Slice the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
2. Place the tomatoes hollow side up on a plate and sprinkle some salt and pepper on top.
3. Flip them over to let any extra liquid drain out.
4. Dice the tomato pulp on a cutting board and transfer it to a bowl.
5. Prepare the rice following the instructions on the package.
6. Chop the onion, cooked ham, and Emmental cheese into small pieces, then mix them with the diced tomatoes in the bowl.
7. Mix in the cooked rice and sweet corn with the chopped tomato mixture.
8. Slice the salad leaves into pieces, add them to the chopped tomato mixture, and mix thoroughly to blend the flavors.
9. Incorporate mayonnaise and stir until everything is well combined.
10. Stuff each tomato with the tomato mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
11. Arrange the stuffed tomatoes on a plate.
12. Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious stuffed tomatoes with rice salad!
📖Variations
- Tuna or Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes: Prepare a tuna or chicken salad with mayonnaise, celery, onions, and your preferred seasonings.
- Caprese Stuffed Tomatoes: Mix diced fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, and extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Avocado and Shrimp Stuffed Tomatoes: Dice avocado and cooked shrimp. Mix with diced red onion, cilantro, and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Tomatoes: Mix quinoa with black beans, corn, diced onions, and cilantro, and season with cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Hollow Tomatoes Carefully: When you're hollowing out the tomatoes, take your time and use a sharp knife and a spoon. Be gentle to remove the seeds and pulp without harming the outer flesh.
Make Ahead: You can get ahead by preparing the salad filling a day in advance and then stuffing the tomatoes when you're ready.
Storage: Store leftover rice salad stuffed tomatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days.
😍 More Easy Tomato Recipes
If you love using tomatoes when you are cooking, then check out the following recipes for inspiration: Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread), Tomato Bruschetta Recipe, Chicken Recipe Sun Dried Tomatoes, Cherry Tomato Pasta, and Gazpacho.
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📖 Recipe
Rice Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 5 Tomatoes
- 50 g Boiled Rice
- ½ Onion
- 3 Slice of Cooked Ham
- 2 Slices of Emmental Cheese
- 50 g Sweet Corn
- 5 Lettuce Leaves
- 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- ½ Salt
- ¼ Pepper
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the insides.
- Place them upside up on a plate and sprinkle salt and pepper.
- Turn them upside down to drain excess liquid.
- Chop the insides of tomatoes in a cutting board and place them in a large bowl.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Dice the onion, cooked ham, and Emmental cheese and place them with the chopped tomatoes.
- Add cooked rice and sweet corn to the chopped tomato mixture.
- Cut the salad leaves into pieces, place with the chopped tomato mixture and mix well to combine.
- Add mayonnaise and mix well until combined.
- Stuff each tomato with the tomato mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed tomatoes on a plate.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious rice salad stuffed tomatoes!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
Thanks for the recipe I like the look of this salad, looks super healthy too, I am hungry just by watching it thanks.