Rice Chicken Can Be Added Salad in Tomato Cups
Transform your lunch or dinner table with these vibrant and nutrient-packed Rice Chicken Salad-Stuffed Tomato Cups! Perfect as an appetizer or light main dish, this recipe combines hearty cooked rice, optional shredded chicken for added protein, and a colorful medley of crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and fresh parsley. The salad is tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, then elegantly served inside hollowed-out, juicy tomatoes for a creative and wholesome presentation. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these tomato cups are versatile, gluten-free, and easily customizable to suit vegetarian diets. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious—a perfect way to elevate classic salad combinations with a fresh, edible twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (optional)
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice off the tops. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the pulp and seeds, being careful not to puncture the sides. Set the hollowed-out tomatoes aside and discard the pulp or save it for another recipe.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley. If using chicken, add it into the mixture at this stage.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture and stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients and coat them evenly with the dressing.
Spoon the salad mixture into the prepared hollowed-out tomatoes, packing it gently but not overfilling.
Arrange the stuffed tomato cups on a serving platter and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1099 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 203 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 1409 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.5 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2930 mg | 62% | |
*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.
