Cucumber Dill Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Food

CUCUMBER-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp; invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth; stir in the cucumber, onion and dill. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

CUCUMBER-DILL STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Remove stems from tomatoes. To level bottoms of tomatoes, cut thin slice from bottom of each. Starting at stem end and using small spoon or melon baller, carefully hollow out each tomato, leaving 1/8-inch shell. Invert tomato shells onto paper towels to drain.
• In small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise; blend well. Stir in cucumber, onions and dill; mix well.
• Fill tomato shells with cream cheese mixture; place on serving platter or tray. Cover loosely; refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

CRISPY CUCUMBERS AND TOMATOES IN DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, dill, pepper, and oil. Add cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes. Toss, and let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• line strainer with 4 layers of paper towels.
• Place strainer over a bowl.
• Pour yogurt into prepared strainer.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Let set overnight in fridge.
• Discard liquid.
• Use as you would sour cream.
• Cut tops off of tomatoes.
• Scoop out and discard pulp.
• Set shells aside.
• Combine cheeses and spices.
• Place mixture in ziplock bag.
• Snip one end and pipe cheese mixture into tomato shells.
• Fill tomatoes with mixture.
• Top with parmesan and chill.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH MINTED BARLEY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the barley in enough cold water to cover for 30 minutes and drain well.
• Bring the barley and enough water to cover to a boil. Reduce and simmer until tender, 40 minutes. Strain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, let cool for 1 minute. Strain again, letting water drain from barley.
• Combine barley, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint and scallions in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Cut the core from the cherry tomatoes and make two cuts in the tomato to open it up like a flower. Stuff each tomato with some of the salad, and serve on a chilled platter.
• (Note: Barley can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, tomatoes can be stuffed up to 6 hours in advance.).

CUCUMBER-DILL STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Remove stems from tomatoes. Cut thin slice off bottom of each tomato. With small spoon or melon baller, carefully hollow out tomato, leaving 1/8-inch shell. Invert tomato shells on paper towels to drain.*2. In small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise blend well. Stir in cucumber, onions and dill mix well.3. Fill tomato shells with cream cheese mixture.** Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to blend flavors.TIPS: * At this point, tomatoes can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.** For easy filling, place cream cheese mixture in plastic squeeze bottle. Cut off 3/4 of bottle tip with scissors. Squeeze cream cheese mixture into tomato shells.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Appetizer * Calories: 20 * Calories from Fat: 20 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 2 g 3% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 5 mg 2% * Sodium: 15 mg 1% * Total Carbohydrate: 0 g 0% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 0 g * Protein: 0 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fat