Lunch: Stuffed Tomatoes with Peaches, Corn, Cucumbers, and Basil
A stunning chopped salad unites several summer standouts-peaches, corn, cucumbers, basil-with the sweetly acidic flavor of vine-ripened tomatoes.
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Ingredients
8 ripe medium beefsteak tomatoes
2 ripe peaches
3 Kirby cucumbers
Kernels from 2 ears corn (1 1/2 cups)
6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1/2 c. shredded fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Slice off tops of tomatoes (about 1/2 inch). Scoop out the seeds and ribs, and coarsely chop. Stir together chopped tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers, corn, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust for acidity, adding up to 1 tablespoon more lime juice. Stir in basil.
Season inside of tomato shells with salt and pepper. Fill tomatoes with tomato mixture, and garnish with basil sprigs. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
