Tomatoes Stuffed With Tuscan White Bean Tuna Salad Recipes

TUNA STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut off the top 1/2-inch from the core side of the tomatoes. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and flesh surrounding them, leaving the exterior intact in a bowl shape.
• In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, anchovies and garlic. Doing this will help disperse the anchovies evenly with the rest of the mixture.
• In a separate bowl, combine the tuna, cucumbers, parsley, olives, tomatoes, capers, onions and shallots. Season with salt and pepper and dress in the anchovy mixture. Add more olive oil as needed to moisten the mixture, but it should not be wet.
• Divide the filling among the tomatoes and top with some Toasted Garlic and Herb Breadcrumbs and shaved ricotta salata.
• Cut the crusts from the bread and tear it into small pieces. Place in a food processor and pulse until a coarse-crumb consistency is reached. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat and continue to cook, stirring constantly. When the breadcrumbs begin to brown, stir in the parsley and garlic, and toast until golden brown, an additional minute. Remove from the pan and cool.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH TUSCAN WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Slice each tomato in half, then slice off the tip that is pointed to allow the tomato to sit upright.
• Using a knife, gently scoop out some of the flesh inside, and you can save the flesh for another recipe. Place the hollowed-out tomatoes onto a serving platter.
• Lightly drizzle olive oil and some salt over them. Set them aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients. Add some salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
• Use a teaspoon to spoon the tuna bean salad into each half of the tomatoes. Top with small basil or parsley leaf. Refrigerate for one hour or more before serving. Serve cold.
• Yields: 10 (1/2 size) Tomatoes Stuffed, about 5 servings (2 per person)

TUNA, TOMATO, AND WHITE-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add enough water to cover by 2 inches and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then cook until fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Return water to a boil; add green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
• Mix together garlic and vinegar; let stand 5 minutes. Grate 1 or 2 tomatoes to yield 1/2 cup; add to vinegar mixture. Whisk in oil; season to taste. Cut remaining tomatoes into wedges, arrange on a platter, season, and drizzle with oil.
• Toss white beans with half of dressing. Toss green beans with 1 tablespoon dressing; arrange on platter with potatoes, tuna, white beans, and arugula. Season to taste, drizzle with remaining dressing, and serve.

TUNA WITH TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Brush tuna with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until slightly pink in the center for medium-rare, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with salad.

TUSCAN TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, tuna, red onions, basil, capers, vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
• Gently fold in beans. Serve immediately on spinach or refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

SEARED TUNA STEAK WITH WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• To make the steaks: Combine lemon zest, oil, salt, and pepper and marinate the steaks for 10 to 30 minutes (but no longer than 30 minutes or the fish will start to break down.)
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a hot but not smoking pan, sear on each side for 2 minutes. Transfer the steaks to an ovenproof dish and finish in the oven for 5 minutes.
• To make the salad: In a medium skillet, cook the shallots in 2 tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes. Add the beans, stock, rosemary, and pepper and gently cook for 7 to 8 minutes on low.
• Remove the pan from the heat and very gently fold the cherry tomatoes into the bean mixture, taking care not to break them.
• To serve, thinly slice the heirloom or plum tomato and place 4 slices on each plate. Mound the salad in the middle and sprinkle with the remaining oil.

WHITE BEAN, TUNA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Flake tuna into a medium-size bowl; add next six ingredients; drizzle Dressing over all and toss gently to mix.
• Spoon onto lettuce leaves and top with chopped egg, if desired.
• Serves 4.

TOMATO, TUNA, AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, dill weed, garlic, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, tuna, quinoa, basil, and onion; gently stir with a large spoon to coat evenly. Spoon salad into serving bowls; top each with about 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.