Ingredients
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2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, well drained
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4 medium tomatoes
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1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
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1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
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1/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
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1 1/2 tablespoons capers, well drained
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1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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1/8 cup purple onion, finely chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes
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1/8 cup olive oil
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4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon basil
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1 garlic clove
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1/4 teaspoon rosemary
Instructions
- Place tuna, green & red peppers, capers, pistachios, parsley flakes, and purple onion in medium size bowl.
- Make dressing by placing all ingredients into a blender or mini chopper; pulse until oil is emulsified.
- Pour over tuna mixture.
- Add parmesan and mix well.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Cut tomatoes; place stem side down and cut into wedges without cutting all of the way through the tomato; gently spread wedges to form bowl for the tuna salad.
- Fill each tomato with a tad more than ½ cup of the tuna.
- Serve on a piece of leaf lettuce to add color to the plate.