Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber Rounds with Herbed Tun

Name: Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber Rounds with Herbed Tuna Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 6-ounce cans tuna in water, well drained; 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1/2 cup minced shallots; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 20 cherry tomatoes; 1 English hothouse cucumber

Servings: persons

1
Place tuna in medium bowl.
2
Flake with fork.
3
Mix in yogurt and next 6 ingredients.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Cut off 1/4 inch from tops of tomatoes.
6
Gently squeeze out seeds.
7
Cut thin slice from bottoms of tomatoes so that they will stand upright.
8
Turn tomatoes top side up.
9
Using small knife or melon baller, scoop out insides of tomatoes.
10
Using tines of fork, score sides of cucumber lengthwise.
11
Cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
12
Using melon baller, scoop out some seeds in center of each round, being careful not too scoop through bottom.
13
(Tuna mixture, tomatoes and cucumbers can be prepared 8 hours ahead.
14
Cover separately; chill.
15
Pour off any excess liquid from tuna before continuing.)
16
Spoon tuna into tomatoes and onto cucumber rounds.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 6-ounce cans tuna in water, well drained, 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 1/2 cup minced shallots, 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber Rounds with Herbed Tuna Filling falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber Rounds with Herbed Tuna Filling

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