Recipe
Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes filled with a creamy tuna salad for a quick family lunch that is light satisfying and easy to prep.
Ingredients
Method
20 mins prep5 mins cook25 mins total
Slice the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the centres with a spoon.
Turn the tomatoes upside down on kitchen paper for 5 minutes to drain excess juice.
Flake the drained tuna into a mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise celery lemon juice dijon mustard salt and black pepper then mix well.
Fold through most of the parsley and taste to adjust seasoning.
Spoon the tuna filling into each tomato cavity.
Top with the remaining parsley and chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Chill the filling for 10 minutes before stuffing for a firmer texture.
Use the scooped tomato centres in pasta sauce or soup to reduce waste.
Swap parsley for dill if you want a slightly sharper flavour.
About this recipe
Tuna stuffed tomatoes are a quick no-fuss meal for busy days. Juicy ripe tomatoes are filled with a creamy tuna mixture with crunch from celery and brightness from lemon.
They work brilliantly for a light lunch or an easy weeknight side. Make them ahead then chill until needed for a simple family-friendly dish.
