Tuna In Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
| Water | 6 Cup (96 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Macaroni | 2 Cup (32 tbs), uncooked (Shell Or Elbow) | |
| Tuna | 1 Can (10 oz), drained, flaked | |
| Minced celery | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Chopped sweet pickle | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Minced green pepper | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Swiss cheese cubes | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Minced onion | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Salad dressing | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Mayonnaise Style) | |
| Plain yogurt | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| White pepper | To Taste | |
| Tomatoes | 4 Medium | |
| Lettuce leaves | 4 | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Parsley sprigs | 4 (For Garnish) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2151 Calories from Fat 474
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54 g82.7%
Saturated Fat 19.3 g96.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 175.8 mg58.6%
Sodium 4104.1 mg171%
Total Carbohydrates 286 g95.3%
Dietary Fiber 15.6 g62.5%
Sugars 73.6 g
Protein 121 g241.9%
Vitamin A 293.2% Vitamin C 184.6%
Calcium 80.7% Iron 90.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add 1 teaspoon salt and oil.
Gradually add macaroni, being sure water continues to boil.
Cook macaroni uncovered until tender but firm, stirring occasionally.
Drain.
Rinse with cold water.
Drain again.
Place macaroni in a large salad bowl with tuna, celery, sweet pickle, green pepper, cheese and onion.
Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise style salad dressing, yogurt, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Add to tuna mixture.
Toss to coat all ingredients.
Chill.
Place tomatoes stem end down on lettuce leaves.
Cut each tomato from top center down to about 1/4 inch from the stem end, making 6 equal sections.
Spread sections apart.
Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Fill with chilled tuna salad.
Garnish with parsley sprigs.
Makes 4 servings.
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