Mediterranean Tuna Salad

 

5

large tomatoes

2

cans (4.5 oz each) light tuna in olive oil, undrained

1

can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed

1/4

cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

2

tablespoons capers, drained

3

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2

teaspoons finely chopped garlic

1

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

5

sprigs fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

• 1 Cut very thin slice from bottom of each tomato so it will stand upright. Cut thin slice from top of each tomato; scoop out tomato flesh, leaving tomato shell. Remove seeds from tomato flesh; chop enough tomato flesh to measure 1 cup.
• 2 In medium bowl, toss chopped tomato, tuna, beans, chopped parsley, capers, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
• 3 Spoon tuna mixture into hollowed-out tomatoes. Garnish with parsley sprigs.