Cucumber-stuffed Tomatoes

== Description ==
Recipe from sneakykitchen.com
==Ingredients==
* 2 green onions (or 1 very large one)
* 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
* 2 tsp olive oil
* 2 tsp sugar
* ¾ tsp salt
* ¾ tsp dried dill
* black pepper to taste
* 4 medium tomatoes, very ripe
* 1 large cucumber or 2 small ones
* lettuce leaves
== Directions ==
# Cut the white part of the onions lengthwise, then slice the white and green parts finely.
# Place in a glass or plastic bowl.
# Add vinegar, olive oil and seasonings and mix well.
# Wash and core the tomatoes.
# With a serrated knife, cut a thin slice off the top.
# Cut into the middle, around the inside, being careful not to get too close to the shell.
# With a teaspoon, scoop out the seeds and ribs inside the tomato, leaving a thin shell of flesh and skin.
# Turn upside down on a paper towel to drain.
# Place the insides in a plastic colander or strainer to drain.
# Peel the cucumber.
# Cut lengthwise, and scoop out most of the seeds.
# Chop or cube finely.
# Do not liquefy in a food processor or blender!.
# Add cucumber to the onion mixture and stir.
# Press on the tomato remnants in the colander to remove most of the moisture.
# Turn out onto a cutting board and chop.
# Add tomato pieces to the onion and cucumber mixture and mix gently.
# When ready to serve, fill the four tomato shells completely with the cucumber mixture.
# Make nests of torn lettuce leaves in individual salad bowls, then nestle a tomato in each bowl.
# Drain and spoon any leftover cucumber mixture onto the lettuce leaves, around the outside of the tomatoes.
# Serve with steak knives for ease in eating. 
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Healthy Appetizers
Category:Healthy Side Dishes
Category:Green onion Recipes