STUFFED TOMATO SALAD

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These make a wonderful luncheon during tomato harvest season. Serve with herb or garlic toast. (chill time 1 hour)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups 2% fat cottage cheese
4 large tomatoes, freshly harvested, vine ripened
salt and pepper (I like a touch of cayenne pepper)
romaine lettuce leaf (inside leaves)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp; drain, crumble bacon and set aside.
  • In a bowl combine mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, crisp bacon and a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • In another bowl, stir together celery, green onion and cottage cheese.
  • Add bacon mixture.
  • Cover and let stand for one hour in refrigerator.
  • Line four salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves.
  • Cut stem ends from tomatoes.
  • Place tomatoes cut sides down, on lettuce leaves.
  • Cut each tomato into sixths to within 1 inch of the bottom, being careful not to cut through.
  • Carefully spread out sections, forming a flower.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Fill each with an equal amount of cheese mixture.

Ridam Chanda
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This is the best stuffed tomato salad I've ever had. The tomatoes are perfectly ripe and the filling is creamy and flavorful.


Ahzar Baloch
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


I'm Disabled
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy avocado and the tangy dressing.


Chelynn Mason
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Temitayo Olajire
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This is the perfect salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nomi Siddiqui
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Esther Nambinga
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner option.


Suleman Shah
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really tasty and I'll definitely be making it again.


Vusumuzi Tshabalala
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Burniece Putter
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Juan Carlos Morales
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This stuffed tomato salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of fresh tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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