Tomatoes stuffed with salad

6 servings

15 minutes

Stuffed tomatoes with salad are an elegant dish of French cuisine that combines simplicity of ingredients with exquisite taste. Fresh, ripe tomatoes serve as natural 'cups' for a delicate cheese salad with garlic and mayonnaise. The cheese gives the dish a rich, slightly salty flavor, garlic adds spiciness, and mayonnaise binds all components into a harmonious texture. This appetizer surprises with the contrast of fresh tomatoes and creamy richness of the filling. It is perfect as an aperitif for a dinner party or a light treat on a summer day.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 161.6
• Proteins: 8.8g
• Fats: 12.1g
• Carbohydrates: 4.8g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 6 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Cheese: 200 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Mayonnaise: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Wash ripe, not very large tomatoes, cut a deep hole with the tip of a small knife from the branch side, remove the pulp from the juice and seeds (squeeze slightly), salt, and sprinkle with pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 6 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater, crush 1 clove of garlic in a garlic press, mix with the cheese and a spoon of mayonnaise. Fill the tomatoes with the salad and sprinkle with herbs to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 200 g
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon