Best 8 Ham Salad Stuffed Tomato Recipes

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Are you tired of eating the same boring, old dishes and looking for something new and exciting to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! With summer just around the corner, it's time to embrace the goodness of fresh, ripe tomatoes. And there's no better way to enjoy them than by pairing them with a delightful ham salad stuffing. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, sharing mouth-watering recipes for ham salad stuffed tomatoes that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAM-STUFFED TOMATOES



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"With its light cream sauce and hearty filling, this recipe is great for picky eaters," says Delia Kennedy of Deer Park, Washington. "Even my husband likes it and he usually won't eat baked tomatoes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 large tomatoes
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped fully cooked lean ham
1/3 cup minced chives
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup water, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato; remove core. Scoop out pulp and discard, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Sprinkle celery salt and garlic salt inside tomatoes; invert onto paper towels to drain for 20 minutes., In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, ham, chives and 2 tablespoons water. Spoon into tomatoes. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through; drizzle over tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALAD-STUFFED TOMATOES



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Serve your favorite salad ingredients stuffed inside a ripe, juicy tomato.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 new red potatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large tomatoes
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, cut into 1 1/2-inch-long matchsticks, plus fronds for garnish (optional)
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch-long matchsticks
1/2 bunch arugula (1 1/3 cups), cut into thin strips
4 red pearl onions, peeled and cut into thin rounds

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a small saucepan; cover with salted water. Bring water to a boil, and cook potatoes until fork tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and transfer potatoes to an ice-water bath until cool. Drain potatoes, and slice into 1 1/2-inch-long matchsticks; set aside.
  • Slice off the tops of tomatoes; discard tops. Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds and flesh; discard. Set the tomato "bowls" aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Set vinaigrette aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, fennel, cucumber, arugula, and onions. Add reserved vinaigrette; toss gently to combine. Divide salad among tomato bowls, and garnish with fennel fronds.

STUFFED TOMATOES



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Spicy, tasty warm treat!

Provided by Stephanie Burr

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large ripe tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, partially drained
½ cup dry bread crumbs
⅔ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ pound smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut the tops off of the tomatoes and use a knife to cut around the inside, separating the flesh from the skin. Scoop out the flesh. Place the tomatoes in a small baking dish. In a small bowl combine the canned tomatoes with the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of cheese and the sausage; mix well. Spoon the mixture into the tomato skins and top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1864.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

STUFFED TOMATO SALAD



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These make a wonderful luncheon during tomato harvest season. Serve with herb or garlic toast. (chill time 1 hour)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups 2% fat cottage cheese
4 large tomatoes, freshly harvested, vine ripened
salt and pepper (I like a touch of cayenne pepper)
romaine lettuce leaf (inside leaves)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp; drain, crumble bacon and set aside.
  • In a bowl combine mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, crisp bacon and a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • In another bowl, stir together celery, green onion and cottage cheese.
  • Add bacon mixture.
  • Cover and let stand for one hour in refrigerator.
  • Line four salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves.
  • Cut stem ends from tomatoes.
  • Place tomatoes cut sides down, on lettuce leaves.
  • Cut each tomato into sixths to within 1 inch of the bottom, being careful not to cut through.
  • Carefully spread out sections, forming a flower.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Fill each with an equal amount of cheese mixture.

JAMBALAYA-STUFFED TOMATOES



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Looking for something quick one evening, I had leftover rice and shrimp. The rest is history and my family loves these. For best results, refrigerate the cooked tomatoes overnight. They get better upon rewarming on the second day.

Provided by Randy Schultz

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
½ green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
¼ cup diced fully cooked ham
1 cup cooked basmati rice
½ teaspoon dried thyme
10 large shrimp - shelled, deveined, and halved lengthwise
¼ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Remove the tops from tomatoes; scoop out the insides. Chop the tomato meat and set aside for later use. Liberally season the insides of tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and green onion until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add green pepper, ham, rice, and thyme; cook until warmed, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Fill each tomato with the rice mixture, 2 to 3 shrimp, and reserved tomato meat. Pour about 1 tablespoon chicken broth into each tomato. Place tomatoes in the prepared baking dish. Spoon any leftover rice mixture and tomato meat around the stuffed tomatoes in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle tomatoes with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 368 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

HAM-STUFFED TINY TOMATOES



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Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 (4 1/2-ounce) can deviled ham spread
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
Garnish:
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Slice tops off tomatoes and scoop out pulp. Place tomatoes upside-down on paper towels to drain. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except parsley. Spoon or pipe ham mixture into tomatoes; sprinkle with parsley. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CORN SALAD STUFFED TOMATOES



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The lightly dressed salad and the colorful presentation in the tomato shell make this a great summer side dish that is sure to bring on the raves. The basil flavor is compatible with all the ingredients and the salad is especially tasty with a barbecue entrée.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium tomatoes
1 large ear sweet corn
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic or white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Seed and chop enough of the pulp to equal 1 cup (discard any remaining pulp or save for another use). Place chopped tomato and tomato cups, inverted, on paper towels to drain., In a large saucepan, cook corn in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and immediately place corn in ice water; drain. Cut corn off cob., In a small bowl, combine the corn, chopped tomato, onion and basil. In another bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon into tomato cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OH SO GOOD CRAB SALAD STUFFED TOMATOES



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i wanted a different tasting crab salad and came up with this recipe. the lime and jalapenos are a great addition to the salad. hope you enjoy as much as we do!

Provided by polly salama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large tomatoes, hollowed out
1 lb white crab meat
2 diced avocados
3 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of one large lime
salt
cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • combine everything except the tomatoes.
  • then stuff the salad into the tomatoes.
  • refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will help them hold their shape when stuffed.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Ham salad is a classic, but you can also try other fillings like tuna salad, chicken salad, or egg salad.
  • Be creative with your toppings: Grated cheese, crumbled bacon, or chopped nuts are all great options.
  • Make sure the tomatoes are chilled before serving: This will help them stay firm and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Ham salad stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light lunch. They're perfect for summer gatherings, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and creative way to enjoy tomatoes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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