Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Family RestaurantStuffed Tomato Recipe

Stuffed Tomato Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Whole ripe tomato stuffed with your choice of tuna or chicken salad, served with potato salad, coleslaw, and hard boiled egg

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Ingredients

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Stuffed Tomato

Potato Salad

Coleslaw

Hard Boiled Eggs

Method

Stuffed Tomato

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a large bowl, combine the canned tuna or shredded chicken, mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Carefully cut the tops off the ripe tomatoes and scoop out the insides using a spoon. Be gentle to avoid breaking the tomato walls.

  3. 3

    Stuff the Tomatoes

    Fill each tomato with the prepared tuna or chicken salad mixture, packing it in gently.

Potato Salad

  1. 4

    Cook the Potatoes

    Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix together the cooled potatoes, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped hard boiled eggs, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until well combined.

Coleslaw

  1. 6

    Mix Coleslaw Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well mixed.

Hard Boiled Eggs

  1. 7

    Boil the Eggs

    Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and cool in ice water. Peel when cool.

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