NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie
| Low Carb
| Low Sat Fat
| High Potassium
| Heart Healthy
| Healthy Weight
Hollowed-out tomatoes were the secret to elegant lunches in the '50s - and they deserve a comeback today. Look for bright red, aromatic tomatoes without any mushy spots or discolorations. You can also stuff these tomatoes with Bacony Barley Salad with Marinated Shrimp or Curried Tofu Salad.
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1 pound peeled cooked shrimp (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
10 Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1 medium shallot, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
4 large ripe tomatoes, cored
1. Combine shrimp, celery, basil, olives, shallot, mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
2. Carefully hollow out the inside of each tomato using a melon baller or small spoon; reserve the scooped tomato for another use (see Tip). To serve, fill each tomato with a generous 1/2 cup of the shrimp salad.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 192 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 223 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrate; 26 g protein; 2 g fiber; 504 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (80% daily value), Iron (25% dv), Vitamin A (25% dv).
TIP: Save the scooped-out tomato insides to use in fresh tomato soup or pasta sauce. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the salad (Step 1). Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
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