Caprese-inspired tuna salad stuffed into a juicy tomato for a filling, nourishing lunch that's high in protein and vitamins.
I have a delicious recipe to share that's perfect for a warm summer day.... It requires absolutely no cooking and takes less than 10 minutes and very little culinary ability to whip up.
I’m always in the market for a fuss-free, quick recipe that I can have ready in less than 10 minutes. Who doesn’t want that?!
I love a good comforting, slow-cooked meal just as much as the next girl, but in the summer I’m not looking to spend too much extra time in my teeny tiny kitchen without windows.
I accidentally stumbled across this idea after I polished off my second batch of Caprese Lentil Salad. I wanted a quick meal that had those delicious flavors of balsamic vinegar, mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes. I also wanted something high in protein that would keep me full.
And that’s how Caprese Tuna Salad came to be. I was out of lentils but had some canned tuna fish.
To make it pretty and to bump up the nutritional value, I stuffed the Caprese Tuna Salad in a tomato.
You’re more than welcome to make the Caprese Tuna Salad and serve it on a bed of lettuce or some bread for a sandwich, but I love the look of it in the hollowed-out tomato.
It looks so pretty and fancy, right?
This is great for lunch or a light dinner, and it is filling, satisfying, and incredibly healthy – packed with protein, omega-3 fats, and antioxidants.
Caprese Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 1 medium tomato
- 5 ounce can tuna very well drained
- 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mozzarella chopped {¼ oz.}
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon green onion chopped
Instructions
- Cut the top ¼-inch off the tomato. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides of the tomato. Set aside while you make the tuna salad.
- Stir together the drained tuna, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella, basil, and green onion. Put the tuna salad in the hollowed out tomato, and enjoy!
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