Orzo Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

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Total Time:
30 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup white raisins
  • 8 ounces orzo
  • 1 cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped, seeded cucumber
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt

Directions

Cut off about 1/2-inch from the top of each tomato. With a finger, scoop out the seed pockets and, over the sink, remove the seeds and juice. With a small sharp knife, remove the inner pulp and discard or save for another use. Place the tomatoes upside down on a rack to drain.

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Place the raisins in a small bowl and add the boiling water. Let sit until plumped up, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, raisins, feta, green onions, cucumbers, pine nuts, mint, olive oils, and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Add salt, to taste. Scoop the mixture into the tomato shells and serve.

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  • on September 25, 2008

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    First made this Jul 2 2006.
    Have made several times for guests. Everyone has raved about the taste. I save the tomato top and put as a cap on the stuffed tomato. The Tomato is put in the "fridge" for 2 hours to get nice and cool. Tomato is imbedded in a layer of stuffing on the salad plate, not only to provide stability but extra stuffing to enjoy.

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  • on August 02, 2008

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    Thank you Emeril for such a fine melding of flavors, textures, and simplicity. I have made this dish many times, and as a personal Chef, it is one of my most frequently requested dishes. Though I don't always stuff in the tomatoes, that is a wonderful presentation for a dinner party, while simply chopping the tomatoes and adding them is perfect for picnics and family style meals. Other welcome additions are slivered olives or a few capers. This is simple, easy and a joy to serve!

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  • on March 31, 2007

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    I love recipes that combine a variety of flavors to make the dish unique and wonderful. However, the addition of the mint and raisins went poorly with the other flavors- in my opinion. It is an attractive dish, but the taste was a disappointment and I ended up throwing the entire salad away rather than serve it. I know now to read the reviews and not just check for the number of stars in the rating- only one person had written the five star review.

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