Quinoa and Raisin Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
Brighten up your table with these Quinoa and Raisin Salad Stuffed Tomatoes, a vibrant and healthy dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant appetizer, this recipe features juicy, hollowed-out tomatoes brimming with a refreshing quinoa salad. The filling combines fluffy quinoa, sweet bursts of raisins, crisp cucumber, and aromatic parsley, all tied together with a tangy-sweet lemon-honey dressing. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, offering a nutritious plant-based option that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it chilled for a refreshing twist or enjoy it fresh as a colorful addition to your meal spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve.
In a small pot, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and water is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the tomatoes by cutting off the tops (about 1/4 inch from the stem end) and scooping out the pulp and seeds, leaving a hollow shell. Set the hollowed tomatoes aside and discard the pulp.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, raisins, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
Stuff each tomato shell with the quinoa salad mixture, packing it gently but leaving space at the top.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1837 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2439 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
