Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Tomato

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This is far from the traditional tuna salad. this tastes like summer if you use garden fresh tomatoes. a great lunch idea and can be made ahead. i served this with crunchy bread sticks and fresh fruit. Created for rsc #6 contest.

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Steps

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Place tuna , green & red peppers , capers , pistachios , parsley flakes , and purple onion in medium size bowl.

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Make dressing by placing all ingredients into a blender or mini chopper.

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Pulse until oil is emulsified.

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Pour over tuna mixture.

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Add parmesan and mix well.

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Chill until ready to serve.

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Cut tomatoes.

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Place stem side down and cut into wedges without cutting all of the way through the tomato.

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Gently spread wedges to form bowl for the tuna salad.

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Fill each tomato with a tad more than cup of the tuna.

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Serve on a piece of leaf lettuce to add color to the plate.

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Ingredients

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tuna in water, tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, pistachios, capers, parmesan cheese, purple onion, parsley flakes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, onion powder, basil, black pepper, sugar, rosemary, garlic clove, oregano